There are 4 ways to get from Onalaska to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, 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
best- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LSE - ORD
2h 13m$43–248Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 16m$102–204Bus
- Take the bus from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse to UW-Madisonbus Minneapolis / ...
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
8h$81–137Drive 278.6 mi
- Drive from Onalaska to Chicagocar 278.6 mi
4h 34m$51–74
La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Onalaska to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Onalaska to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $40 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Onalaska to Chicago. However, there are services departing from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse and arriving at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Onalaska station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Onalaska and Chicago is 238 miles. The road distance is 280.2 miles.
The best way to get from Onalaska to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Onalaska to Chicago, including transfers.
Onalaska to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse station.
Onalaska to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Onalaska to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $40 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 5h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Onalaska, WI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $26–60
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More Questions & Answers
Onalaska to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at UW-Madison station.
Onalaska to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Onalaska to Chicago is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Onalaska to Chicago.
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