What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Onalaska?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Onalaska is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Onalaska?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Onalaska is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $50 - $290.

How far is it from Chicago to Onalaska?

The distance between Chicago and Onalaska is 239 miles. The road distance is 279.9 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Onalaska without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Onalaska without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $40 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Onalaska?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Chicago to Onalaska, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Chicago to Onalaska?

The best way to get from Chicago to Onalaska is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $50 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 5h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $140 and takes 7h 17m.

Can I drive from Chicago to Onalaska?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Onalaska is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Chicago to Onalaska.

Where can I stay near Onalaska?

There are 44+ hotels available in Onalaska.

Chicago to Onalaska - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Onalaska by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
3h 3m
$50–281
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 7m
$45–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
2. Take the bus from Madison to UW La Crossebus Jefferson 966
7h 17m
$49–134
Drive 278.3 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Onalaskacar 278.3 mi
4h 33m
$51–74

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

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1h 17mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chicago to Onalaska.

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Distance: 237.3 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Onalaska, WI, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–100 and the journey takes 4h 59m.

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