There are 6 ways to get from Joliet to Wichita by train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
best- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane ORD - ICT
5h 24m$130–689Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Salina Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane ORD - SLN
- Drive from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Wichitacar
6h 39m$73–345Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Downers Grove Metrabus 834
- Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Newton Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Newton Station to Wichita Amtrak Stationbus
15h 50mBus
- Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0136
19h 6m$99–220Drive 657.3 mi
- Drive from Joliet to Wichitacar 657.3 mi
11h 10m$120–174Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane MDW - ICT
4h 43m$180–946
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Wichita is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to Wichita is to train and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $180 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Wichita. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at Wichita Bus Stop via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, Chicago and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 6m.
The distance between Joliet and Wichita is 656 miles. The road distance is 661.2 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to Wichita without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Joliet to Wichita, including transfers.
Joliet to Wichita bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Joliet to Wichita bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Wichita is 661 miles. It takes approximately 11h 10m to drive from Joliet to Wichita.
There are 116+ hotels available in Wichita.
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Wichita, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Wichita Bus Stop via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, and St Louis Bus Station in around 19h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Salina Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–900
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $55–150
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $75–200
- Business - advance purchase
- $100–440
- Business Class
- $170–450
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Downers Grove Metra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $2–4
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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