There are 6 ways to get from Sparta to Chicago by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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.
Taxi to La Crosse, fly
best- Take the taxi from Sparta to La-Crosse-Airport-LSEtaxi
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LSE - ORD
2h 37m$95–320Drive 255.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sparta to Chicagocar 255.2 mi
4h 11m$47–68Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tomah Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
4h 50m$98–191Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tomah to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
5h 29m$84–117Drive to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Sparta to Eau-Claire-Airport-EAUcar
- Fly from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EAU - ORD
3h 51m$52–266Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Tomah to Madisonbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
7h 10m$85–137
La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sparta to Chicago is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Sparta to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $95 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Sparta to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Tomah and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Sparta to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Tomah Amtrak and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Sparta and Chicago is 260 miles. The road distance is 256.7 miles.
The best way to get from Sparta to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Sparta to Chicago, including transfers.
Sparta to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tomah station.
Sparta to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tomah Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Sparta to Chicago is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Sparta, WI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tomah Amtrak to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–140 and the journey takes 4h 29m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Tomah to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tomah Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tomah to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tomah to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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Booking & Getting There
Sparta to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Sparta to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sparta to Chicago is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Sparta to Chicago.
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