There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Winona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Winonatrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 29m$80–180Drive 305 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Winonacar 305 mi
4h 59m$56–81Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Winona State Univ.bus Jefferson 966 / ...
7h 25m$72–112Fly, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
- Take the taxi from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Winonataxi
3h 40m$98–335
Chicago to Winona by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Winona is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Winona is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 40m and costs $95 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Winona. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Winona State Univ. via Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Winona. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Chicago and Winona is 308 miles. The road distance is 306.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Winona without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $80 - $180.
The train from Chicago Union Station to Winona takes 5h 29m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Chicago to Winona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Winona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Winona is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Winona, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Winona 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Winona State Univ. via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Milwaukee in around 7h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Winona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Winona State Univ.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Winona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Chicago to Winona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Winona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Winona is 307 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Chicago to Winona.
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