There are 4 ways to get from Drake University to Wichita State University by plane, bus, train, 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
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)DSM - ICT
4h 18m$245–1,258Drive 382.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Drake University to Wichita State University382.1 mi
6h 15m$70–101Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas CityJefferson 803 / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to NewtonSouthwest Chief
9h 43m$136–241Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to OmahaChicago
- Take the bus from Omaha to WichitaOmaha-Aguascalientes
12h 10m
Des Moines (DSM) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Drake University to Wichita State University is to drive which costs $65 - $110 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Drake University to Wichita State University is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $240 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Drake University to Wichita State University. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at 17th St and Hillside OB via 16th & Jackson NW, Omaha, Hydraulic and Wassell IB and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
The distance between Drake University and Wichita State University is 354 miles. The road distance is 384.3 miles.
The best way to get from Drake University to Wichita State University without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 43m and costs $130 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Drake University to Wichita State University, including transfers.
Drake University to Wichita State University bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Drake University to Wichita State University is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $240 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 10m.
Drake University to Wichita State University bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Omaha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drake University to Wichita State University is 384 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Drake University to Wichita State University.
What companies run services between Drake University, IA, USA and Wichita State University, KS, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Drake University to Wichita State University via Des Moines, 16th & Jackson NW, Omaha, Wichita, Hydraulic and Wassell IB, Transit Center, and 17th St and Hillside OB in around 12h 10m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,400
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Newton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–55
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
- Phone
- +52 449 913 0502
- tours.lopez@hotmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Omaha to Wichita
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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