There are 6 ways to get from Iowa State University to Wichita by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle, fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)DSM - ICT
5h 53m$314–1,417Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stop
10h 7m$50–181Drive 414.4 mi
- Drive from Iowa State University to Wichita414.4 mi
6h 51m$76–110Shuttle, fly to Salina Municipal Airport, drive
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)DSM - SLN
- Drive from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Wichita
8h 44m$217–863Bus via 2210 Somerset St - Wichita
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to 2210 Somerset St - Wichita
11h 15m$76–206Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Station
- Take the bus from Newton Station to Wichita Amtrak Station
12h 37m
Iowa State University to Wichita by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Wichita is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Wichita is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $310 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to Wichita. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Wichita Bus Stop via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
The distance between Iowa State University and Wichita is 386 miles. The road distance is 416.9 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Wichita without a car is to bus which takes 10h 7m and costs $50 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Iowa State University to Wichita, including transfers.
Iowa State University to Wichita bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to Wichita bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Wichita is 417 miles. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Iowa State University to Wichita.
There are 161+ hotels available in Wichita.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Wichita, KS, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Wichita Bus Stop via Ames, Des Moines, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 10h 7m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,600
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,400
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Des Moines to Salina Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Des Moines to Salina Municipal Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Des Moines to Salina Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
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
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–45
- Book at
- https://www.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
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
- $29–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
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
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