There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Racine by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
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Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MCI - MKE
5h 3m$105–661Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 20 bus
cheapest- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Amtrak Station to Transit Center Ebus
7h 26m$93–490Train
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain Up-N
11h 56m$128–274Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
15h 29m$97–188Drive 539.6 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Racinecar 539.6 mi
10h 6m$99–143
Kansas City to Racine by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Racine is to bus which costs $95 - $190 and takes 15h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Racine is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $100 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Racine. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at MLK Jr and State via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station and Mitchell Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Racine. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Kenosha via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
The distance between Kansas City and Racine is 480 miles. The road distance is 542.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Racine without a car is to train which takes 11h 56m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Kansas City to Racine, including transfers.
Kansas City to Racine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City to Racine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Racine is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $100 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 11h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 15h 29m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Racine, WI, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City 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 11h 56m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City to Racine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Kansas City to Racine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Racine is 543 miles. It takes approximately 10h 6m to drive from Kansas City to Racine.
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