There are 6 ways to get from La Crosse to Racine by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain Borealis
5h 10m$73–144Drive 233.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Crosse to Racinecar 233.6 mi
4h 5m$43–62Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus Minneapolis / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to Racine Transit Center State Street and Silver Streetbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
6h 51m$64–94Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane LSE - MKE
6h 24m$88–442Train, bus
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to Racine Transit Center State Street and Silver Streetbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
5h 21m$70–142Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LSE - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
5h 29m$89–355
La Crosse to Racine by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Racine is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Racine is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $40 - $65.
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 6h 51m.
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 $70 - $150.
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 $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 51m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $450 and takes 6h 24m.
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 $70–150 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 Intermodal/Amtrak Station in around 6h 51m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from La Crosse to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to Racine Transit Center State Street and Silver Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $6–14
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to Racine Transit Center State Street and Silver Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $6–14
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–38
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- coachusaairportexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Crosse to Racine bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak 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 43+ hotels available in Racine.






