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How to get fromSaint Charles to La Crosseby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint Charles to La Crosse by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane ORD - LSE
    3h 37m
    $99–354

  2. Drive 253.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Charles to La Crossecar car 253.5 mi
    4h 16m
    $47–67

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    7h 25m
    $105–215

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus bus
    8h 14m
    $97–152

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus bus
    9h 36m
    $80–130

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Saint Charles, IL, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Geneva, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to La Crosse via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4, Rosemont CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 8h 14m.

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