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How to get fromKansas to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ICT - ORD
    2h 19m
    $110–492

  2. Fly Salina Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SLN - ORD
    2h 57m
    $72–319

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Newton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    14h 23m
    $210–433

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 5m
    $132–234

  5. Drive 692.5 mi

    1. Drive from Wichita to Chicagocar car 692.5 mi
    11h 56m
    $127–183

  6. Fly Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ICT - MDW
    2h 37m
    $125–582

  7. Fly Manhattan Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MHK - ORD
    2h 55m
    $78–322

Kansas to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 611.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Kansas, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station via Kansas City and Des Moines in around 16h 5m.

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