There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Racine by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DTW - MKE
4h 50m$607–1,013Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2550
8h 59m$63–106Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
8h 25m$114–231Drive 346.2 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Racinecar 346.2 mi
6h 16m$64–92Bus, train
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain Up-N
10h 58m$108–160
Detroit to Racine by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Racine is to bus which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Racine is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $600 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Racine. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at MLK Jr and State via Mitchell Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Racine station. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Sturtevant Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Detroit and Racine is 280 miles. The road distance is 348.2 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Racine without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs $110 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Detroit to Racine, including transfers.
Detroit to Racine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Racine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Racine is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $600 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 8h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Racine, WI, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Transit Center E via Chicago Union Station, Sturtevant Amtrak Station, and Amtrak Station in around 8h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Kenosha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Racine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
Racine is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 2:52 AM in Detroit and 1:52 AM in Racine.
Detroit to Racine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Racine is 348 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Detroit to Racine.
There are 42+ hotels available in Racine.