There are 6 ways to get from Purdue University to Wichita by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or shuttle
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 Purdue University Airport
best- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)LAF - ICT
6h 3m$163–828Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stop
18h 14m$120–261Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Newton
- Take the bus from Newton to Wichita Amtrak Station
18hDrive 676.2 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Wichita676.2 mi
11h 24m$124–179Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)IND - ICT
7h 51m$216–1,007Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)ORD - ICT
6h 1m$188–797
Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Wichita is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Wichita is to bus and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Wichita. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Wichita Bus Stop via Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 14m.
The distance between Purdue University and Wichita is 607 miles. The road distance is 680.2 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Wichita without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Purdue University to Wichita, including transfers.
Purdue University to Wichita bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Wichita is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 18h 14m.
Purdue University to Wichita bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Wichita is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 4:08 AM in Purdue University and 3:08 AM in Wichita.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Wichita, KS, USA?
United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Wichita Bus Stop via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 18h 14m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Indianapolis to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Indianapolis to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Indianapolis to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Indianapolis to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Indianapolis to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Newton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $24–45
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Newton to Wichita Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- info@goextr.com
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $55–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Wichita is 680 miles. It takes approximately 11h 24m to drive from Purdue University to Wichita.
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