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How to get fromWichita to Great Lakesby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Wichita to Great Lakes by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ICT - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    4h 36m
    $125–589

  2. Drive to Salina Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Drive from Wichita to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)car car
    2. Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SLN - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 4m
    $73–325

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    16h 17m
    $217–443

  4. Bus, train via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    18h 23m
    $118–229

  5. Drive 719.6 mi

    1. Drive from Wichita to Great Lakescar car 719.6 mi
    12h 18m
    $132–190

  6. Fly Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ICT - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    4h 56m
    $110–489

  7. Fly Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ICT - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    7h 51m
    $183–847

  8. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Wichita to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MHK - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 44m
    $80–325

Wichita to Great Lakes by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 639.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Wichita, KS, USA and Great Lakes, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Wichita to Great Lakes. However, you can take the taxi to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Great Lakes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Great Lakes via Newton Station, Newton Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 16h 17m.

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