There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Onalaska by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly General Mitchell International Airport to La Crosse
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to La Crosse (LSE)plane MKE - LSE
3h 32m$78–438Drive 211.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Onalaskacar 211.7 mi
3h 32m$39–56Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to La Crosse
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
3h 57m$89–334Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
4h 55m$73–158Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 966
5h 19m$67–107Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MKE - MSP
- Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airportbus
5h 17m$686–1,046Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Onalaska211.7 mi
3h 32m
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to La Crosse (LSE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Onalaska is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Onalaska is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $75 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Onalaska. However, there are services departing from Airport Departure and arriving at La Crosse via Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Onalaska station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and Onalaska is 186 miles. The road distance is 212.9 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Onalaska without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Onalaska, including transfers.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Onalaska bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Milwaukee station.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Onalaska train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Onalaska is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $75 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 4h 55m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee Airport (MKE), USA and Onalaska, WI, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to La Crosse (LSE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 19m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–39
- Website
- coachusa.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
- Phone
- +1 (888) 428-1149
- [email protected]
- Website
- Landline
Bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Landline
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Onalaska
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Onalaska bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at La Crosse station.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Onalaska train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Onalaska is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Onalaska.
There are 46+ hotels available in Onalaska.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and Onalaska. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.