There are 5 ways to get from Waukesha to La Crosse by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus Daily Route
- Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 966
5h 50m$57–85Drive 194.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waukesha to La Crossecar 194.7 mi
3h 17m$36–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 53m$73–148Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to La Crosse (LSE)plane MKE - LSE
6h 36m$99–464Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
6h 10m$104–353
Waukesha to La Crosse by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waukesha to La Crosse is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Waukesha to La Crosse is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Waukesha to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from W Main Street at N East Avenue and arriving at La Crosse via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Waukesha to La Crosse station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Waukesha and La Crosse is 196 miles. The road distance is 195.8 miles.
The best way to get from Waukesha to La Crosse without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Waukesha to La Crosse, including transfers.
Waukesha to La Crosse bus services, operated by Badger Bus, depart from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride station.
Waukesha to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Waukesha to La Crosse is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 5h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $470 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Waukesha, WI, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to La Crosse via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Madison, WI-Lake St., and Madison in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 19m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
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 General Mitchell International Airport to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–27
- Website
- Badger Bus
- 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
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $43–47
- Website
- coachusa.com
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More Questions & Answers
Waukesha to La Crosse bus services, operated by Badger Bus, arrive at Madison, WI-Lake St. station.
Waukesha to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukesha to La Crosse is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Waukesha to La Crosse.
There are 46+ hotels available in La Crosse.