There are 6 ways to get from Racine to Alton by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MKE - STL
3h 23m$535–925Drive 341.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Racine to Altoncar 341.4 mi
6h 7m$63–90Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sturtevant Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
7h 59m$112–229Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
11h 49m$99–164Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
5h 39m$360–814Train via Kenosha
- Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
8h 26m$103–200
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Racine to Alton is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Racine to Alton is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $500 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Racine to Alton. However, there are services departing from Marquette and 6th and arriving at North County Transit Center via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, Chicago Bus Station and Civic Center Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Racine station to Alton station. However, there are services departing from Sturtevant Amtrak Station and arriving at Alton Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Racine and Alton is 359 miles. The road distance is 343.4 miles.
The best way to get from Racine to Alton without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Racine to Alton, including transfers.
Racine to Alton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
Racine to Alton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sturtevant Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Racine to Alton is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $500 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 7h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 11h 49m.
What companies run services between Racine, WI, USA and Alton, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Ave & 12th St to Alton via Amtrak Station, Sturtevant Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Alton Station in around 7h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sturtevant Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Kenosha to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- 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 Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–39
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
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More Questions & Answers
Racine to Alton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Racine to Alton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Racine to Alton is 343 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Racine to Alton.
There are 58+ hotels available in Alton.







