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Bus Chicago to La Crosse: Trip Overview

Bus Chicago to La Crosse: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$69
Average bus trip duration17h 5m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure6:40 AM
Latest bus departure9:15 PM

Chicago to La Crosse Buses

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Chicago to La Crosse is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Chicago to La Crosse from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to La Crosse from Chicago, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - La Crosse

You have the option of traveling from one city to the other by either bus or train. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most easy and eco-friendly way. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

The travel time from Chicago to La Crosse is about 17h 5m, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 5h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 227 miles (367 km) that separate the two cities.

About 227 miles (367 km) separate Chicago and La Crosse.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Chicago to La Crosse is $69. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $54 and $75, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Chicago to La Crosse. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Chicago to La Crosse.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chicago to La Crosse, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to La Crosse.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to La Crosse.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to La Crosse?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time17h 5mAvg Price$69Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time6h 35mAvg Price$70Daily Departures3

The best way to travel between Chicago and La Crosse is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $69 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $54. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to La Crosse, choose the bus, as it will take you from Chicago to La Crosse in about 6h 35m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from La Crosse to Chicago

You can also go to La Crosse by train

Train from Chicago to La Crosse

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