There are 6 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
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)DSM - ICT
4h 45m$250–1,248Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas CityJefferson 803 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wichita Bus StopGreyhound US1142 / ...
8h 45m$54–165Drive 387.3 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Wichita387.3 mi
6h 14m$71–103Bus via 2210 Somerset St - Wichita
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas CityJefferson 803 / ...
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to 2210 Somerset St - WichitaKansas City
9h 27m$82–175Bus #2
- Take the bus from Des Moines to OmahaIndianapolis
- Take the bus from Omaha to WichitaOmaha-Aguascalientes
10h 30m$165–209Bus, train
- 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
10h 50m
Des Moines (DSM) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Wichita is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Wichita is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $250 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Wichita. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Broadway and Lewis IB via 16th & Jackson NW, Omaha and Hydraulic and Wassell IB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
The distance between Iowa and Wichita is 351 miles. The road distance is 389.6 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Wichita without a car is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs $50 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Iowa to Wichita, including transfers.
Iowa to Wichita bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Wichita is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $250 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $170 and takes 8h 45m.
Iowa to Wichita bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Omaha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Wichita is 390 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Iowa to Wichita.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Wichita, KS, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,400
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,400
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- 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
- $260–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,700
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
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
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- 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
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–55
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
- Phone
- +52 449 913 0502
- tours.lopez@hotmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Omaha to Wichita
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $125–135
- Schedules at
- facebook.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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