WI → IL · about 226 miles
La Crosse to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 21 direct trains a week from La Crosse to Chicago. The fastest takes 5 hours 4 minutes; the first train leaves at 11:37 AM and the last at 2:17 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 5h 04m
- First train
- 11:37 AM
- Last train
- 2:17 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from La Crosse and arrives at Chicago Union Station. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:37 AM | 4:45 PM | 5h 08m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:17 PM | 7:21 PM | 5h 04m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in La Crosse Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in La Crosse
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to La Crosse
Questions
How long is the train from La Crosse to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 4 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 8 minutes.
What time is the first train from La Crosse to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 11:37 AM (Daily) and the last at 2:17 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from La Crosse to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in La Crosse?
Trains to Chicago leave from La Crosse Amtrak station.