There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Racine by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (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.
Fly
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)DTW - MKE
4h 54m$256–508Drive 346.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit to Racine346.1 mi
6h 10m$64–92Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union StationWolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak StationHiawatha Service / ...
8h 25m$75–170Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell AirportFlixBus 2550
9h 14m$66–124
Detroit to Racine by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Racine is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Racine is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $250 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Racine. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at MLK Jr and State via Mitchell Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
The distance between Detroit and Racine is 280 miles. The road distance is 348.1 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Racine without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Detroit to Racine, including transfers.
Detroit to Racine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Racine is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $250 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 8h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 9h 14m.
Detroit to Racine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
Racine is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 11:55 PM in Detroit and 10:55 PM in Racine.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Racine, WI, USA?
Delta flies from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Transit Center E via Chicago Union Station, Sturtevant Amtrak Station, and Amtrak Station in around 8h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- 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
- $25–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Racine is 348 miles. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Detroit to Racine.
There are 45+ hotels available in Racine.





