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How to get fromSpringfield to La Crosseby plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to La Crosse by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to La Crosse (LSE)planeSPI - LSE
    4h 10m
    $83–360

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus
    11h 12m
    $59–192

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Builder / ...
    9h 13m
    $71–227

  4. Drive 351.5 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to La Crossecar351.5 mi
    6h 39m
    $65–93

  5. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to La Crosse (LSE)planeBMI - LSE
    6h 42m
    $73–347

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus
    11h 50m
    $76–230

Springfield to La Crosse by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to La Crosse (LSE) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 13m.

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