What is the cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Springfield is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Crosse to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $100 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between La Crosse and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Springfield. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

Is there a direct train between La Crosse and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from La Crosse to Springfield. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from La Crosse to Springfield?

The distance between La Crosse and Springfield is 467 miles. The road distance is 351.2 miles.

How do I travel from La Crosse to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from La Crosse to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs $70 - $490.

How long does it take to get from La Crosse to Springfield?

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from La Crosse to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Crosse to Springfield bus from?

La Crosse to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.

Where do I catch the La Crosse to Springfield train from?

La Crosse to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse station.

Train, bus or fly from La Crosse to Springfield?

The best way to get from La Crosse to Springfield is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs $70 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $190 and takes 12h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $480 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the La Crosse to Springfield bus arrive?

La Crosse to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Madison station.

Where does the La Crosse to Springfield train arrive?

La Crosse to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from La Crosse to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Springfield is 351 miles. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from La Crosse to Springfield.

How do I get a train ticket from La Crosse to Springfield?

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Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 47+ hotels available in Springfield.

La Crosse to Springfield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from La Crosse to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), 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 La Crosse to Chicago Union StationEmpire Builder / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
9h 3m
$73–485
Drive 349.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from La Crosse to Springfield349.1 mi
6h 46m
$64–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Madison
2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
12h 35m
$69–182
Fly
1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)LSE - SPI
5h 29m
$102–478

La Crosse to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

9h 3mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 464.7 mi
Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a train from La Crosse to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 35m.

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