There are 7 ways to get from Michigan to La Crosse by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to La Crosse (LSE)plane LAN - LSE
5h 26m$108–455Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to La Crosse (LSE)plane GRR - LSE
6h 50m$88–417Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to UW La Crossebus Jefferson 966 / ...
12h 15m$109–171Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
12h 24m$182–374Drive 562.5 mi
- Drive from Detroit to La Crossecar 562.5 mi
9h 20m$103–149Fly from Bishop International Airport
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to La Crosse (LSE)plane FNT - LSE
6h 17m$109–394Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus
14h 41m$156–252
Michigan to La Crosse by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to La Crosse is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to La Crosse is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $100 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at UW La Crosse via Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan to La Crosse station. However, there are services departing from Campus Martius - Northbound and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via Detroit and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
The distance between Michigan and La Crosse is 358 miles. The road distance is 565.7 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to La Crosse without a car is to bus which takes 12h 15m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Michigan to La Crosse, including transfers.
Michigan to La Crosse bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Michigan to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Michigan to La Crosse is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $100 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 12h 15m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $380 and takes 12h 24m.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to La Crosse (LSE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to UW La Crosse via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Milwaukee in around 12h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Bishop International Airport to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee to UW La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Madison to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $25–55
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More Questions & Answers
Michigan to La Crosse bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
La Crosse is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 3:34 AM in Michigan and 2:34 AM in La Crosse.
Michigan to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to La Crosse is 566 miles. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Michigan to La Crosse.
There are 44+ hotels available in La Crosse.







