There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Holmen by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 16m$101–198Drive 283.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Holmencar 283.3 mi
4h 37m$52–75Bus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 966
7h 21m$89–144Fly to La Crosse
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
3h 23m$64–307Fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane ORD - EAU
- Drive from Eau-Claire-Airport-EAU to Holmencar
4h 51m$56–305
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Holmen is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Holmen is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $60 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Holmen. However, there are services departing from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and arriving at La Crosse via Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Holmen station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Chicago and Holmen is 291 miles. The road distance is 284.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Holmen without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Chicago to Holmen, including transfers.
Chicago to Holmen bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
Chicago to Holmen train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Holmen is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $100 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 7h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $310 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Holmen, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to Holmen via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, Madison, and La Crosse in around 7h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Holmen bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Chicago to Holmen train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Holmen is 285 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Chicago to Holmen.
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