IL → WI · about 226 miles
Chicago to La Crosse train schedule
Amtrak runs 21 direct trains a week from Chicago to La Crosse. The fastest takes 4 hours 59 minutes; the first train leaves at 11:10 AM and the last at 3:05 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 4h 59m
- First train
- 11:10 AM
- Last train
- 3:05 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station and arrives at La Crosse. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:10 AM | 4:11 PM | 5h 01m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:05 PM | 8:04 PM | 4h 59m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in La Crosse The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in La Crosse
Return trip: La Crosse to Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to La Crosse?
The fastest direct train takes 4 hours 59 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 59 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to La Crosse?
The earliest departure is at 11:10 AM (Daily) and the last at 3:05 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Chicago to La Crosse?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to La Crosse leave from Chicago Union Station.