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How to get fromIowa to Wichitaby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Wichita by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane DSM - ICT
    4h 47m
    $260–1,348

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1142 / ...
    8h 45m
    $54–155

  3. Drive 387.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Wichitacar car 387.3 mi
    6h 17m
    $71–103

  4. Bus via 2210 Somerset St - Wichita

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to 2210 Somerset St - Wichitabus bus Kansas City
    9h 28m
    $82–175

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newton Station to Wichita Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 51m

Des Moines (DSM) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) flights

Calendar105Weekly Planes
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Wichita, 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 Des Moines to Wichita Bus Stop via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station in around 8h 45m.

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