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

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to La Crosse by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    9h 13m
    $150–311

  2. Drive 351.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to La Crossecar car 351.5 mi
    6h 42m
    $65–93

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    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 50m
    $120–231

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane SPI - LSE
    5h 40m
    $83–360

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus bus
    11h 32m
    $104–165

Springfield to La Crosse by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 13m

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

You can take a train from Springfield to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to La Crosse (LSE) 3 times a day.

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