There are 5 ways to get from O'Hare to La Crosse by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
2h 44m$62–308Drive 268 mi
cheapest- Drive from O'Hare to La Crossecar 268 mi
4h 25m$49–71Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus Jefferson 966 / ...
6h$67–103Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
6h 46m$92–195Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus Jefferson 966 / ...
7h 4m$60–107
O'Hare to La Crosse by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to La Crosse is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from O'Hare to La Crosse is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $60 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at La Crosse via Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from O'Hare to La Crosse station. However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between O'Hare and La Crosse is 227 miles. The road distance is 269.6 miles.
The best way to get from O'Hare to La Crosse without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from O'Hare to La Crosse, including transfers.
O'Hare to La Crosse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago station.
O'Hare to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from O'Hare to La Crosse is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $60 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 6h, you could also train, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago to La Crosse via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Milwaukee in around 6h.
- 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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
O'Hare to La Crosse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
O'Hare to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to La Crosse is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from O'Hare to La Crosse.
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