There are 7 ways to get from California to Racine by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane SAN - MKE
6h 57m$148–666Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SAN - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 21m$116–492Train
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain Up-N
47h 56m$562–1,318Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
2d 3h$361–571Drive 2,029.7 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Racinecar 2,029.7 mi
32h 56m$371–536Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SNA - ORD
- Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 50m$258–519Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SMF - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 19m$131–600
California to Racine by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Racine is to fly and train which costs $110 - $500 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from California to Racine is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Racine. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at MLK Jr and State via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Mitchell Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
No, there is no direct train from California to Racine. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Kenosha via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 56m.
The distance between California and Racine is 1769 miles. The road distance is 2041.6 miles.
The best way to get from California to Racine without a car is to train which takes 47h 56m and costs $550 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from California to Racine, including transfers.
California to Racine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Racine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Racine is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,400 and takes 47h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $360 - $600 and takes 2 days 3h.
What companies run services between California, USA and Racine, WI, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Marquette and 6th via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Kenosha, and Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street in around 47h 56m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–470
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
California to Racine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Racine is 2h ahead of California. It is currently 8:28 PM in California and 10:28 PM in Racine.
California to Racine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Racine is 2042 miles. It takes approximately 32h 56m to drive from California to Racine.
There are 44+ hotels available in Racine.








