There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Racine by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BUF - MKE
6h 42m$208–1,296Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
16h 19m$89–184Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
15h 9m$97–326Drive 596.7 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Racinecar 596.7 mi
10h 34m$109–158Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BUF - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 27m$129–827Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BUF - ORD
- Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 42m$104–585Train, bus
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
22h 10m$117–280
Buffalo to Racine by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Racine is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Racine is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $200 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Racine. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at MLK Jr and State via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Mitchell Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.
The distance between Buffalo and Racine is 496 miles. The road distance is 600.2 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Racine without a car is to train which takes 15h 9m and costs $95 - $330.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Buffalo to Racine, including transfers.
Buffalo to Racine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Racine is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $200 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $330 and takes 15h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 16h 19m.
Buffalo to Racine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Racine is 1h behind Buffalo. It is currently 2:43 PM in Buffalo and 1:43 PM in Racine.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Racine, WI, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Transit Center E via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Sturtevant Amtrak Station, and Amtrak Station in around 15h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,500
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,500
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,200
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,500
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $25–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $25–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $22–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Racine is 600 miles. It takes approximately 10h 34m to drive from Buffalo to Racine.
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