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How to get fromNew Orleans to Wichitaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Wichita by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane MSY - ICT
    6h 12m
    $184–929

  2. Drive  809 mi

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    1. Drive from New Orleans to Wichitacar car 809 mi
    14h 36m
    $143–207

  3. Bus via Denton

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Dentonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denton to Wichita Bus Stopbus bus
    17h 40m
    $151–229

  4. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane GPT - ICT
    6h 54m
    $193–752

  5. Train to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane LFT - ICT
    8h 32m
    $223–763

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound 2221
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1142 / ...
    18h 5m
    $151–241

New Orleans to Wichita by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration17h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 689.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Wichita, KS, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stop via Dallas Bus Station and Denton in around 17h 40m.

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