There are 5 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 Marquette and 6th to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 22m$107–183Drive 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 Lines 966
5h 41m$57–88Bus, 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 29m$94–332Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sturtevant Amtrak Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Borealis
5h 26m$122–192
Racine to La Crosse by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 22m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 22m 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 $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $200 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, Amtrak operates a train from Sturtevant Amtrak Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 3h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sturtevant Amtrak Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Marquette and 6th to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $6–14
Bus from Racine Transit Center State Street and Silver Street to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $6–14
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
- 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
- coachusa.com
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Booking & Getting There
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 46+ hotels available in La Crosse.







