There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Wichita by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane LAN - ICT
6h 50m$163–751Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane FNT - ICT
7h 20m$136–487Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Newton Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Newton Station to Wichita Amtrak Stationbus
19h 26m$193–454Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stopbus
22h 55m$140–271Drive 886 mi
- Drive from East Lansing to Wichitacar 886 mi
15h 3m$162–234Bus, train
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Benton Harborbus
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Newton Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Newton Station to Wichita Amtrak Stationbus
21h 25m$188–421
East Lansing to Wichita by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Wichita is to bus which costs $140 - $280 and takes 22h 55m.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Wichita is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Wichita. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Michigan Flyer and arriving at Wichita Bus Stop via South Haven, Chicago and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 55m.
The distance between East Lansing and Wichita is 782 miles. The road distance is 891.2 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Wichita without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 26m and costs $190 - $460.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from East Lansing to Wichita, including transfers.
East Lansing to Wichita bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing Michigan Flyer station.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Wichita is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $280 and takes 22h 55m.
East Lansing to Wichita bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at South Haven Potatoes Plus station.
Wichita is 1h behind East Lansing. It is currently 2:28 AM in East Lansing and 1:28 AM in Wichita.
What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Wichita, KS, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Wichita Bus Stop via South Haven Potatoes Plus, South Haven, Chicago, and St Louis Bus Station in around 22h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Newton Station to Wichita Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–25
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Benton Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from South Haven to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Wichita is 891 miles. It takes approximately 15h 3m to drive from East Lansing to Wichita.
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