Distance from Chicago to La Crosse
How far is it from Chicago to La Crosse? About 226 mi in a straight line and 276 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Chicago and La Crosse are about 226 mi (364 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 276 mi (444 km), a drive of about 4 hr 56 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 55 min.
| Straight-line distance | 226 mi / 364 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 276 mi / 444 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 56 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 55 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $35 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 42.840, -89.416 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Chicago to La Crosse is about 226 mi (364 km) in a straight line, and roughly 276 mi (444 km) by road.