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 12m and costs $50 - $290.

How far is it from Chicago to Onalaska?

The distance between Chicago and Onalaska is 286 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 $45 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m 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 train which takes 5h 7m and costs $45 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $140 and takes 7h 17m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $290 and takes 3h 12m.

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 52+ hotels available in Onalaska.

Chicago to Onalaska - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Onalaska by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 7m
$45–126
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
Fly to La Crosse
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
3h 12m
$50–281
Fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane ORD - EAU
2. Drive from Eau-Claire-Airport-EAU to Onalaskacar
5h 1m
$52–297

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

19Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 284 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–120 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to Onalaska via Madison and UW La Crosse in around 7h 17m.

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