Direct Flights from Chicago to La Crosse
Nonstop service from ORD to LSE on American. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
Airlines
American
Nonstop flights
~3/day
Distance
214 mi
Days operated
Daily (all week)
About La Crosse
La Crosse is a city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. Positioned alongside the Mississippi River, La Crosse is the most populous city on Wisconsin's western border. The population was 52,680 at the 2020 census. The La Crosse–Onalaska metropolitan area has an estimated 140,000 residents.
Top things to do in La Crosse
- The Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman is the mother church of the Diocese of La Crosse. The cathedral, designed by architect Edward J. Schulte, was completed in 1962.
- The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Winona-Rochester. The cathedral is located in Winona, Minnesota, United States, on Minnesota State Highway 43 near downtown.
- Great River Bluffs State Park is a state park of Minnesota, United States, on the Mississippi River southeast of Winona. Originally known as O. L.
- Beaver Creek Valley State Park is a state park of Minnesota, United States, featuring a steep, narrow valley carved by East Beaver Creek.
- Perrot State Park is a state park in Wisconsin's Driftless Area at the confluence of the Trempealeau and Mississippi rivers. The 1,270-acre (514 ha) park features views of steep limestone bluffs and the river valleys.
- Merrick State Park is a 322-acre (130 ha) Wisconsin state park on the Mississippi River north of Fountain City.
- The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) is an art museum in Winona, Minnesota, United States, specializing in great art inspired by water.
- Wildcat Mountain State Park is a state park of Wisconsin, United States, on the Kickapoo River in the Driftless Area.
- St. Rose of Viterbo Convent is the motherhouse of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, an American religious congregation, which is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
- Pettibone Park is a public park on Barron Island in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The park is located across the Mississippi River from the city's downtown riverfront.
- Riverside Park is a public park located on the riverfront of downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin. It hosts events such as Riverfest, Fourth of July fireworks, Oktoberfest, Moon Tunes, and the Rotary Lights.
- Iron Post is a historic boundary marker located in New Albin, Iowa, United States.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Planning a trip to La Crosse
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit La Crosse is May, July, and September, when daytime highs are a comfortable 73–81°F.
- How long to stay
- La Crosse rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (Winona, Minnesota), and Great River Bluffs State Park and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from Chicago to La Crosse?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE) on American.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to La Crosse?
- American flies nonstop between Chicago (ORD) and La Crosse (LSE).
- How many nonstop flights are there from Chicago to La Crosse?
- There are about 3 nonstop departures per day (roughly 21 per week) from Chicago to La Crosse.
- How far is La Crosse from Chicago?
- La Crosse is about 214 miles from Chicago by air.
- What is there to do in La Crosse?
- Popular things to do include Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (Winona, Minnesota), Great River Bluffs State Park, Beaver Creek Valley State Park, and more.
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