There are 5 ways to get from Winona to Lake Michigan by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Taxi to La Crosse, fly
best- Take the taxi from Winona to La-Crosse-Airport-LSEtaxi
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LSE - ORD
2h 38m$98–323Drive to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Winona to Eau-Claire-Airport-EAUcar
- Fly from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EAU - ORD
3h 50m$50–274Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Winona to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 56m$84–181Bus
- Take the bus from Winona St. University 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
8h 8m$74–124Drive 304.8 mi
- Drive from Winona to Chicagocar 304.8 mi
5h$56–81
Winona to Lake Michigan by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winona to Lake Michigan is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Winona to Lake Michigan is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $95 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Winona to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Winona St. University and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Winona to Lake Michigan station. However, there are services departing from Winona and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Winona and Lake Michigan is 261 miles. The road distance is 306.6 miles.
The best way to get from Winona to Lake Michigan without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Winona to Lake Michigan, including transfers.
Winona to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Winona St. University station.
Winona to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Winona station.
The best way to get from Winona to Lake Michigan is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs $80 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Winona, MN, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Winona to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winona St. University to Jackson & Wabash via Madison, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Jackson & Clinton in around 8h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Winona to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Winona St. University to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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More Questions & Answers
Winona to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Madison station.
Lake Michigan is 1h ahead of Winona. It is currently 1:51 PM in Winona and 2:51 PM in Lake Michigan.
Winona to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winona to Lake Michigan is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Winona to Lake Michigan.







