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Drive or Fly: Bohners Lake, WI to La Crosse, WI?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for MKE–LSE. At 221 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

4h 20m

Distance

221.7 mi

Total Cost

$84

CO2

90 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$49
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 15m

20m in the air

Air Distance

170 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

43 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bohners Lake, WI → MKE 45m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 20m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
LSE → La Crosse, WI 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Bohners Lake, WI MKE — General Mitchell International Airport 30 mi, ~45m drive
La Crosse, WI LSE — La Crosse Regional Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MKE and LSE. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
− May need a rental car at destination
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

5h 24m

4h 4m on rail

Total Cost

$37

CO2

11 kg

Route

Borealis

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bohners Lake, WI → Sturtevant Amtrak Station 30m
Boarding 30m
Train ride 244m
Arrival 10m
La Crosse → La Crosse, WI 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $37) $37

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Sturtevant Amtrak Station 20 mi, ~30m drive
To La Crosse 2 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~3/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets
+ Walk around freely during the trip
+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route
+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying
− Limited schedule — about 3 trips per week
− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable
− Need transportation to/from station
− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

Drive Fly Train
Door-to-door time 4h 20m 3h 15m 5h 24m
Total cost (1 person) $84 $182 $37
Carbon footprint 90 kg CO2 43 kg CO2 11 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent Data unavailable
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 13, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Bohners Lake, WI to La Crosse, WI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.