There are 8 ways to get from Salina to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Salina Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SLN - ORD
2h 57m$72–319Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Salina to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MHK - ORD
3h 42m$58–301Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salina to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
12h 41m$188–368Bus
- Take the bus from Salina to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
15h 28m$130–233Drive 675.1 mi
- Drive from Salina to Chicagocar 675.1 mi
11h 26m$124–178Drive to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Drive from Salina to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)car
- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ICT - MDW
3h 59m$119–580Drive to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Salina to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)car
- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ICT - ORD
4h 25m$104–490Drive, train (Amtrak)
- Drive from Salina to Newton Stationcar
- Take the train from Newton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
13h 45m$221–436
Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salina to Chicago is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Salina to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $70 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Salina to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Salina and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.
The distance between Salina and Chicago is 583 miles. The road distance is 679.1 miles.
The best way to get from Salina to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 41m and costs $180 - $370.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Salina to Chicago, including transfers.
Salina to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salina station.
The best way to get from Salina to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $70 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 15h 28m.
Salina to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salina to Chicago is 679 miles. It takes approximately 11h 26m to drive from Salina to Chicago.
What companies run services between Salina, KS, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines flies from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Salina to Chicago Bus Station via Salina and St Louis Bus Station in around 15h 28m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newton Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–420
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Salina to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Salina to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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