There are 4 ways to get from Union to La Crosse by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Woodstock to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
4h 38m$101–357Drive 224.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Union to La Crossecar 224.2 mi
3h 58m$41–60Train
- Take the train from Woodstock to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
7h 58m$128–232Bus
- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 605
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus
8h 16m$120–180
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Union to La Crosse is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Union to La Crosse is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Union to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride and arriving at La Crosse via Rosemont CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Union to La Crosse station. However, there are services departing from Woodstock and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Union and La Crosse is 289 miles. The road distance is 225.5 miles.
The best way to get from Union to La Crosse without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $120 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Union to La Crosse, including transfers.
Union to La Crosse bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride station.
Union to La Crosse train services, operated by Metra, depart from Woodstock station.
The best way to get from Union to La Crosse is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $120 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 8h 16m.
What companies run services between Union, McHenry County, IL, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Union to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Woodstock, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Union to La Crosse via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 8h 16m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Woodstock to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Woodstock to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $23–50
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
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More Questions & Answers
Union to La Crosse bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.
Union to La Crosse train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union to La Crosse is 225 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Union to La Crosse.
There are 46+ hotels available in La Crosse.