There are 8 ways to get from Fort Madison to Wichita by train, taxi, bus, 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.
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fort Madison to Newton Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the taxi from Newton Station to Wichitataxi
8h 41m$176–330Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Madison to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
9h 55m$83–180Drive 450.1 mi
- Drive from Fort Madison to Wichitacar 450.1 mi
8h 47m$83–119Train, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane MLI - ICT
8h 21m$277–910Train, bus via 2210 Somerset St - Wichita
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to 2210 Somerset St - Wichitabus Kansas City
9h 56m$108–200Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane ORD - ICT
8h 35m$170–711Train, bus to Peoria International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane PIA - ICT
9h 14m$167–726Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane MDW - ICT
8h 26m$207–908
Fort Madison to Wichita by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort Madison to Wichita is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Madison to Wichita is to train and taxi and fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $270 - $950.
The distance between Fort Madison and Wichita is 445 miles. The road distance is 452.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Madison to Wichita without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 41m and costs $170 - $330.
It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Fort Madison to Wichita, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Madison to Wichita is 453 miles. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Fort Madison to Wichita.
There are 232+ hotels available in Wichita.
What companies run services between Fort Madison, IA, USA and Wichita, KS, USA?
There is no direct connection from Fort Madison to Wichita. However, you can take the train to Newton Station then take the taxi to Wichita. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort Madison to Wichita Bus Stop via Kansas City, On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound, On 12Th At Charlotte Eastbound Nearside, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 9h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Madison to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Madison to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Madison to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- 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
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $75–150
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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