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How to get fromWaukegan to La Crosseby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Waukegan to La Crosse by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    5h 27m
    $96–255

  2. Drive 245.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waukegan to La Crossecar car 245.2 mi
    4h 27m
    $45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    5h 49m
    $86–200

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane ORD - LSE
    4h 49m
    $67–315

  5. Bus via Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street

    1. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    7h 33m
    $62–97

Waukegan to La Crosse by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to La Crosse via Water & Chicago - Circle K and Milwaukee in around 5h 49m.

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