What is the cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Racine?

The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Racine is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Racine?

The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Racine is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Des Plaines and Racine?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Plaines to Racine. However, there are services departing from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and arriving at MLK Jr and State via Mitchell Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Des Plaines and Racine?

No, there is no direct train from Des Plaines to Racine. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines and arriving at Kenosha via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Des Plaines to Racine?

The distance between Des Plaines and Racine is 92 miles. The road distance is 55 miles.

How do I travel from Des Plaines to Racine without a car?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Racine without a car is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs $40 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Des Plaines to Racine?

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Des Plaines to Racine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Plaines to Racine bus from?

Des Plaines to Racine bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.

Where do I catch the Des Plaines to Racine train from?

Des Plaines to Racine train services, operated by Metra, depart from Clybourn station.

Train or bus from Des Plaines to Racine?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Racine is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs $40 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $17 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Des Plaines to Racine bus arrive?

Des Plaines to Racine bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, arrive at Mitchell Airport station.

Where does the Des Plaines to Racine train arrive?

Des Plaines to Racine train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Kenosha station.

Can I drive from Des Plaines to Racine?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Plaines to Racine is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Des Plaines to Racine.

Where can I stay near Racine?

There are 44+ hotels available in Racine.

Des Plaines to Racine - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 20 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Plaines to Racine by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to MLK Jr and Statebus Wisconsin Coach Lines
2h 59m
$40–49
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Clybourn to Kenoshatrain Up-N
4h 25m
$10–17
Drive 54.7 mi
1. Drive from Des Plaines to Racinecar 54.7 mi
1h 16m
$10–15
Train, line 20 bus
1. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Amtrak Station to Transit Center Ebus 20
4h 11m
$16–33

Des Plaines to Racine by bus

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Distance: 91.4 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Racine, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to MLK Jr and State via Mitchell Airport in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, Metra operates a train from Clybourn to Kenosha every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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