There are 5 ways to get from Independence to Wichita by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wichita Bus StopGreyhound US1142 / ...
5h 36m$29–45Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Newton StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the bus from Newton Station to Wichita Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 4mDrive 204.3 mi
- Drive from Independence to Wichita204.3 mi
3h 20m$38–54Fly
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)MCI - ICT
7h 27m$192–977Bus via 2210 Somerset St - Wichita
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to 2210 Somerset St - WichitaKansas City
6h 37m$55–75
Independence to Wichita by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Wichita is to bus which costs $29 - $45 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Wichita is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Wichita. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Osage Wb and arriving at Wichita Bus Stop via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Independence and Wichita is 220 miles. The road distance is 205.5 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Wichita without a car is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $29 - $45.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Independence to Wichita, including transfers.
Independence to Wichita bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
The best way to get from Independence to Wichita is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $29 - $45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $190 - $1,000 and takes 7h 27m.
Independence to Wichita bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wichita Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Wichita is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Independence to Wichita.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Wichita, KS, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) every 2 hours.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Kansas City to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Kansas City to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to 2210 Somerset St - Wichita
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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