What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Wichita?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Wichita is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Wichita?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Wichita is to fly which takes 5h and costs $160 - $750.

How far is it from Iowa to Wichita?

The distance between Iowa and Wichita is 351 miles. The road distance is 389.6 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Wichita without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Wichita without a car is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs $55 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Wichita?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Iowa to Wichita, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Wichita?

The best way to get from Iowa to Wichita is to fly which takes 5h and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $170 and takes 8h 45m.

Can I drive from Iowa to Wichita?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Wichita is 390 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Iowa to Wichita.

Where can I stay near Wichita?

There are 168+ hotels available in Wichita.

Iowa to Wichita - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Wichita by 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.

Fly from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane DSM - ICT
5h
$160–748
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 803 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
8h 45m
$57–165
Drive 387.3 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Wichitacar 387.3 mi
6h 17m
$71–103
Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field
1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane SUX - ICT
5h 2m
$118–462
Fly from Quad City International Airport
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane MLI - ICT
7h 9m
$89–409
Fly from Omaha
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane OMA - ICT
8h 1m
$145–680
Bus via 2210 Somerset St - Wichita
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 803 / ...
2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to 2210 Somerset St - Wichitabus Kansas City
9h 30m
$82–175
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Newton Station to Wichita Amtrak Stationbus
11h 19m
$79–223

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

106Weekly Planes

6h 23mAverage Duration

$122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 348.9 mi
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Wichita, KS, USA?

American Airlines, United 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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