There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee to Onalaska by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
3h 27m$76–141Drive 206.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Onalaskacar 206.1 mi
3h 24m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to UW La Crossebus Jefferson 966 / ...
3h 47m$69–93Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to La Crosse (LSE)plane MKE - LSE
4h 57m$80–448Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
4h 17m$91–337
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to La Crosse (LSE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Onalaska is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Onalaska is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee to Onalaska. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at UW La Crosse via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Onalaska station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Onalaska is 200 miles. The road distance is 207.3 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Onalaska without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Milwaukee to Onalaska, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Onalaska bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Milwaukee station.
Milwaukee to Onalaska train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Onalaska is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 3h 47m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $450 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Onalaska, WI, USA?
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. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Milwaukee to UW La Crosse twice daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- 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
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Onalaska bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at UW La Crosse station.
Milwaukee to Onalaska train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Onalaska is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Milwaukee to Onalaska.
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