There are 5 ways to get from La Crosse to Racine by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain Borealis
5h 10m$122–185Drive 233.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Crosse to Racinecar 233.6 mi
4h 5m$40–58Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukeebus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to Racine Transit Center State Street and Silver Streetbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
5h 55m$61–89Fly
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane LSE - MKE
5h 42m$93–502Train, bus
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to Marquette and 6thbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
5h 27m$113–179
La Crosse to Racine by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Racine is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Racine is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Racine. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Racine Transit Center State Street and Silver Street via Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Racine station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Sturtevant Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between La Crosse and Racine is 228 miles. The road distance is 234.9 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Racine without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from La Crosse to Racine, including transfers.
La Crosse to Racine bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Racine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Racine is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $500 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Racine, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Racine Transit Center State Street and Silver Street via Milwaukee and Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station in around 5h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to Racine Transit Center State Street and Silver Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $6–14
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to Marquette and 6th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $6–14
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Booking & Getting There
La Crosse to Racine bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
La Crosse to Racine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sturtevant Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Racine is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from La Crosse to Racine.
There are 44+ hotels available in Racine.