There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee 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- Take the train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
3h 27m$55–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee to UW La Crossebus Jefferson 966
3h 47m$34–112Drive 206.1 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Onalaskacar 206.1 mi
3h 24m$38–55Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to La Crosse (LSE)plane MKE - LSE
4h 51m$85–498Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
4h 5m$83–304
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to La Crosse (LSE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Onalaska is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Onalaska is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Milwaukee and Onalaska is 200 miles. The road distance is 207.3 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Onalaska without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Milwaukee to Onalaska, including transfers.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Onalaska is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $120 and takes 3h 47m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $500 and takes 4h 51m.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Onalaska is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Milwaukee to Onalaska.
There are 52+ hotels available in Onalaska.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Onalaska, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Milwaukee to UW La Crosse once daily. Tickets cost $20–95 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee to UW La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–38
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
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