There are 7 ways to get from Wichita to Joliet by plane, train, bus, 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 Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ICT - MDW
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
4h 23m$125–589Drive to Salina Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Drive from Wichita to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)car
- Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SLN - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 58m$73–345Bus, train
- Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus
- Take the train from Newton Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Downers Grove Metra to Ottawa St & Clinton Stbus 834
16h 20m$173–381Bus
- Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
18h 40m$104–206Drive 654 mi
- Drive from Wichita to Jolietcar 654 mi
11h 12m$120–173Fly Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ICT - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
4h 50m$110–509Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Drive from Wichita to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MHK - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
6h 41m$80–345
Wichita to Joliet by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wichita to Joliet is to bus which costs $100 - $210 and takes 18h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Wichita to Joliet is to fly and train which takes 4h 23m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Wichita to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Wichita Bus Stop and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Kansas City Bus Station, Des Moines and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.
The distance between Wichita and Joliet is 651 miles. The road distance is 657.8 miles.
The best way to get from Wichita to Joliet without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 20m and costs $170 - $390.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Wichita to Joliet, including transfers.
Wichita to Joliet bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wichita Bus Stop station.
Wichita to Joliet bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wichita to Joliet is 658 miles. It takes approximately 11h 12m to drive from Wichita to Joliet.
There are 73+ hotels available in Joliet.
What companies run services between Wichita, KS, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Pace Transit Center via Kansas City Bus Station, Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 18h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Amtrak
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