There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Racine by ferry, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Ferry, fly
best- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BOS - MKE
5h 54m$659–1,921Drive 1,045.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Racinecar 1,045.2 mi
18h 24m$191–276Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
25h 41m$297–751Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
30h 14m$196–305
Boston to Racine by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Racine is to drive which costs $190 - $280 and takes 18h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Racine is to ferry and fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $650 - $2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Racine. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at MLK Jr and State via Newark Penn Station, Chicago Bus Station and Mitchell Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Racine station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Sturtevant Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 41m.
The distance between Boston and Racine is 885 miles. The road distance is 1051.3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Racine without a car is to train which takes 25h 41m and costs $290 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Boston to Racine, including transfers.
Boston to Racine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Racine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Racine is to train which takes 25h 41m and costs $290 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $310 and takes 30h 14m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Racine, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Boston to Transit Center E via Chicago Union Station, Sturtevant Amtrak Station, and Amtrak Station in around 25h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to MLK Jr and State via Newark Penn Station, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, and Mitchell Airport in around 30h 14m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Racine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Racine is 1h behind Boston. It is currently 12:11 AM in Boston and 11:11 PM in Racine.
Boston to Racine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Racine is 1051 miles. It takes approximately 18h 24m to drive from Boston to Racine.
There are 45+ hotels available in Racine.