WI → WI · about 176 miles
La Crosse to Milwaukee bus & train schedule
Jefferson Lines and Amtrak run 28 direct buses and trains a week from La Crosse to Milwaukee. The fastest takes 3 hours 20 minutes; the first departure leaves at 11:37 AM and the last at 2:40 PM. The standard fare with Jefferson Lines is $39 one way.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 3h 20m
- First departure
- 11:37 AM
- Last departure
- 2:40 PM
- Standard fare
- $39
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for Amtrak aren't listed here.
Timetable
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 | Stops | Company | Standard fare & ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:37 AM | 2:57 PM | 3h 20m | Daily | La Crosse to Milwaukee | Amtrak Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 2:17 PM | 5:37 PM | 3h 20m | Daily | La Crosse to Milwaukee | Amtrak Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 2:40 PM | 7:30 PM | 4h 50m | Daily | La Crosse to Milwaukee (Amtrak Intermodal) | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $39Book (carrier website) |
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Where to board in La Crosse Where you get off in Milwaukee The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in La Crosse
Where buses and trains stop in Milwaukee
Return trip: Milwaukee to La Crosse
Questions
How long is the bus or train from La Crosse to Milwaukee?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 3 hours 20 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 20 minutes.
How much is the bus or train from La Crosse to Milwaukee?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $39. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for Amtrak aren't listed here; check its website.
What time is the first departure from La Crosse to Milwaukee?
The earliest departure is at 11:37 AM (Daily) and the last at 2:40 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from La Crosse to Milwaukee?
Jefferson Lines and Amtrak run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in La Crosse?
Buses and trains to Milwaukee leave from La Crosse bus stop and La Crosse Amtrak station.