There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Racine by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DCA - MKE
3h 40m$439–1,085Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BWI - MKE
5h 25m$117–1,206Bus, train
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain Up-N
21h 28m$124–193Train
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain Up-N
22h 21m$201–466Drive 752.1 mi
- Drive from Washington to Racinecar 752.1 mi
13h 31m$138–199
Washington to Racine by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Racine is to bus and train which costs $120 - $200 and takes 21h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Racine is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $430 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Racine. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Kenosha via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 21m.
The distance between Washington and Racine is 656 miles. The road distance is 756.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Racine without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 28m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Washington to Racine, including transfers.
Washington to Racine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Racine is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $430 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $470 and takes 22h 21m.
Racine is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 6:47 AM in Washington and 5:47 AM in Racine.
Washington to Racine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Racine, WI, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Marquette and 6th via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Kenosha, and Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street in around 22h 21m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Kenosha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Kenosha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Racine is 756 miles. It takes approximately 13h 31m to drive from Washington to Racine.
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