There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Wichita by plane, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane ORD - ICT
4h 10m$114–582Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Salina Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane ORD - SLN
- Drive from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Wichitacar
5h 26m$72–358Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Newton Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the taxi from Newton Station to Wichitataxi
12h 21m$234–453Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stopbus
16h 19m$112–187Drive 695.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Wichitacar 695.9 mi
11h 49m$127–184Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane MDW - ICT
3h 55m$154–782Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to 2210 Somerset St - Wichitabus Kansas City
13h 36m$164–324
Chicago Union Station to Wichita by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Wichita is to bus which costs $110 - $190 and takes 16h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Wichita is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to Wichita. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Wichita Bus Stop via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Wichita is 616 miles. The road distance is 699.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Wichita without a car is to train and taxi which takes 12h 21m and costs $230 - $460.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Chicago Union Station to Wichita, including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to Wichita bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Wichita is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 16h 19m.
Chicago Union Station to Wichita bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Wichita is 700 miles. It takes approximately 11h 49m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Wichita.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Wichita, KS, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Wichita Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station, Des Moines, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 16h 19m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Salina Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
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