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How to get fromChicago to Arkansas Cityby plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Arkansas City by plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane ORD - ICT
    2. Drive from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Arkansas Citycar car
    5h 14m
    $108–571

  2. Train, bus, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Newton Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newton Station to Wellingtonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Wellington to Arkansas Citytaxi taxi
    14h 48m
    $280–525

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Wichitabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Wichita to Arkansas Citytaxi taxi
    17h 42m
    $370–457

  4. Drive 726.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Arkansas Citycar car 726.1 mi
    12h 36m
    $133–192

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane MDW - ICT
    2. Drive from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Arkansas Citycar car
    4h 47m
    $142–771

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Tulsa International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane plane MDW - TUL
    2. Drive from Tulsa-Airport-TUL to Arkansas Citycar car
    5h 29m
    $164–840

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tulsa International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane plane ORD - TUL
    2. Drive from Tulsa-Airport-TUL to Arkansas Citycar car
    5h 56m
    $124–640

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) flights

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Duration3hAverage Duration
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  • Distance: 662.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Arkansas City, KS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Arkansas City. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT), then drive to Arkansas City. Alternatively, you can take the train to Newton Station, walk to Newton Station, take the bus to Wellington, then take the taxi to Arkansas City.

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