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How to get fromSouth Bend to La Crosseby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to La Crosse by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane SBN - LSE
    4h 21m
    $88–390

  2. Drive 371.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to La Crossecar car 371.5 mi
    6h 27m
    $68–98

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    8h 4m
    $117–245

  4. Bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus bus
    9h 5m
    $82–132

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane ORD - LSE
    5h 44m
    $88–363

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus bus
    10h 3m
    $90–152

South Bend to La Crosse by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to La Crosse (LSE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 4m.

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