There are 6 ways to get from Racine to La Crosse by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Racine Transit Center State Street and Silver Street to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 20m$67–143Drive 233.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Racine to La Crossecar 233.8 mi
4h 5m$43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Racine Transit Center State Street and Silver Street to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus Jefferson 966 / ...
5h 41m$62–93Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to La Crosse (LSE)plane MKE - LSE
5h 18m$89–453Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sturtevant Amtrak Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Borealis
5h 26m$72–152Bus 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 La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
5h 11m$99–352
Racine to La Crosse by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Racine to La Crosse is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Racine to La Crosse is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Racine to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from Racine Transit Center State Street and Silver Street and arriving at La Crosse via Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Racine station to La Crosse station. However, there are services departing from Sturtevant Amtrak Station and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Racine and La Crosse is 225 miles. The road distance is 235.2 miles.
The best way to get from Racine to La Crosse without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 20m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Racine to La Crosse, including transfers.
Racine to La Crosse bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Racine Transit Center State Street and Silver Street station.
Racine to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sturtevant Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Racine to La Crosse is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $60 - $95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $460 and takes 5h 18m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Racine, WI, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Racine Transit Center State Street and Silver Street to La Crosse via Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station and Milwaukee in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to La Crosse (LSE) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sturtevant Amtrak Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Racine Transit Center State Street and Silver Street to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $6–14
Bus from Racine Transit Center State Street and Silver Street to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $6–14
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- 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
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- coachusaairportexpress.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Racine to La Crosse bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station.
Racine to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Racine to La Crosse is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Racine to La Crosse.
There are 45+ hotels available in La Crosse.







