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How to get fromChicago to Decorahby train, taxi, bus, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Decorah by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Builder / ...
    2. Take the taxi from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Decorahtaxi
    6h 15m
    $178–307

  2. Drive 272.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Decorahcar272.9 mi
    5h 24m
    $50–72

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus
    3. Take the taxi from La Crosse to Decorahtaxi
    8h 21m
    $155–276

  4. Fly to La Crosse, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)planeORD - LSE
    2. Take the taxi from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Decorahtaxi
    4h 17m
    $168–435

  5. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus
    3. Take the taxi from La Crosse to Decorahtaxi
    8h 21m
    $162–294

  6. Fly to Rochester, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)planeORD - RST
    2. Drive from Rochester-Airport-RST to Decorahcar
    4h 34m
    $54–294

  7. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)planeORD - ALO
    2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Decorahcar
    4h 37m
    $56–286

  8. Fly to Dubuque Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)planeORD - DBQ
    2. Drive from Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) to Decorahcar
    5h 1m
    $140–232

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Decorah, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Decorah. However, you can take the train to La Crosse Amtrak Station then take the taxi to Decorah. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, take the bus to La Crosse, then take the taxi to Decorah.

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