There are 4 ways to get from McHenry to La Crosse by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
4h 14m$65–312Drive 227.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from McHenry to La Crossecar 227.4 mi
4h 2m$42–60Train
- Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
7h 25m$100–201Bus
- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 605
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus
10h 22m$63–112
McHenry to La Crosse by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McHenry to La Crosse is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from McHenry to La Crosse is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from McHenry to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from Front/Lillian and arriving at La Crosse via Crystal Lake Metra Station, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from McHenry to La Crosse station. However, there are services departing from McHenry and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between McHenry and La Crosse is 265 miles. The road distance is 228.7 miles.
The best way to get from McHenry to La Crosse without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs $95 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from McHenry to La Crosse, including transfers.
McHenry to La Crosse bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride station.
McHenry to La Crosse train services, operated by Metra, depart from McHenry station.
The best way to get from McHenry to La Crosse is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs $95 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 10h 22m.
What companies run services between McHenry, IL, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?
You can take a train from McHenry to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front/Lillian to La Crosse via Crystal Lake Metra Station, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, and Madison in around 10h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from McHenry to Des Plaines
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from McHenry to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $23–50
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
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More Questions & Answers
McHenry to La Crosse bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.
McHenry to La Crosse train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between McHenry to La Crosse is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from McHenry to La Crosse.
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