There are 6 ways to get from Wichita to Traverse City by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), 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 Traverse City
best- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ICT - TVC
6h 51m$146–680Drive to Salina Municipal Airport, fly to Traverse City
cheapest- Drive from Wichita to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)car
- Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Traverse City (TVC)plane SLN - TVC
9h 40m$94–446Bus, train
- Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus
- Take the train from Newton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
24h 27m$221–539Bus
- 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 Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
26h$171–296Drive 980.5 mi
- Drive from Wichita to Traverse Citycar 980.5 mi
16h 39m$179–259Fly Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Pellston, bus
- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Pellston (PLN)plane ICT - PLN
- Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus
12h 49m$185–822
Wichita to Traverse City by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wichita to Traverse City is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 16h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Wichita to Traverse City is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Wichita to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Wichita Bus Stop and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Kansas City Bus Station, Des Moines, Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h.
The distance between Wichita and Traverse City is 807 miles. The road distance is 986.2 miles.
The best way to get from Wichita to Traverse City without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 27m and costs $220 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Wichita to Traverse City, including transfers.
Wichita to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wichita Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Wichita to Traverse City is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $300 and takes 26h.
Wichita to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Traverse City is 1h ahead of Wichita. It is currently 5:08 PM in Wichita and 6:08 PM in Traverse City.
What companies run services between Wichita, KS, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Traverse City (TVC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Traverse City, MI via Kansas City Bus Station, Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 26h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Traverse City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newton Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $6–9
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Wichita to Traverse City is 986 miles. It takes approximately 16h 39m to drive from Wichita to Traverse City.
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