There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to La Crosse by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak StationEmpire Builder / ...
9h 13m$76–238Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Take the bus from Madison to La Crosse
11h 12m$59–203Drive 351.5 mi
- Drive from Springfield to La Crosse351.5 mi
6h 39m$65–93Fly
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to La Crosse (LSE)SPI - LSE
6h 56m$83–350Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crosse
11h 50m$77–241
Springfield to La Crosse by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to La Crosse is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to La Crosse is to drive which takes 6h 39m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at La Crosse via Chicago Bus Station and Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to La Crosse station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
The distance between Springfield and La Crosse is 467 miles. The road distance is 353.6 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to La Crosse without a car is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs $75 - $240.
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Springfield to La Crosse, including transfers.
Springfield to La Crosse bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to La Crosse is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs $75 - $240. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $350 and takes 6h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $250 and takes 11h 50m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to La Crosse (LSE) twice daily.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to La Crosse bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to La Crosse is 354 miles. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Springfield to La Crosse.
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