There are 6 ways to get from Racine to Chicago by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 20 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Marquette St & 6th St to Amtrak Stationbus 20
- Take the train from Sturtevant Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
2h 35m$32–57Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
3h$10–15Bus
- Take the bus from Marquette and 6th to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
3h 38m$21–37Drive 65.9 mi
- Drive from Racine to Chicagocar 65.9 mi
1h 37m$11–16Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MKE - MDW
3h 9m$62–435Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKE - ORD
3h 35m$707–965
Racine to Chicago by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Racine to Chicago is to train which costs $9 - $15 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Racine to Chicago is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Racine to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Marquette and 6th and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Racine to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Kenosha and arriving at Chicago OTC via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Racine and Chicago is 74 miles. The road distance is 66.3 miles.
The best way to get from Racine to Chicago without a car is to line 20 bus and train which takes 2h 35m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Racine to Chicago, including transfers.
Racine to Chicago bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Marquette and 6th station.
Racine to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, depart from Kenosha station.
The best way to get from Racine to Chicago is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs $20 - $40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $440 and takes 3h 9m, you could also train, which costs $9 - $15 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Racine, WI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Marquette and 6th to Chicago Bus Station via Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sturtevant Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Kenosha to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 262 637-9000
- Website
- ryderacine.com
Bus from Marquette St & 6th St to Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://ryderacine.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Racine to Chicago bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station.
Racine to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Racine to Chicago is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Racine to Chicago.
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