There are 5 ways to get from West Salem to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LSE - ORD
2h 21m$60–278Drive 269.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Salem to Chicagocar 269.8 mi
4h 24m$50–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 25m$112–222Bus via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukeebus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
6h 39m$94–138Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
7h 27m$92–152
La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Salem to Chicago is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from West Salem to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $55 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from West Salem to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from West Salem station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between West Salem and Chicago is 245 miles. The road distance is 271.3 miles.
The best way to get from West Salem to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from West Salem to Chicago, including transfers.
West Salem to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
West Salem to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from West Salem to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $55 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 5h 25m, you could also bus via Milwaukee, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between West Salem, WI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 5h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from La Crosse to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $26–60
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More Questions & Answers
West Salem to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
West Salem to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Salem to Chicago is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from West Salem to Chicago.
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