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How to get fromWichita to Brainerdby plane, bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Wichita to Brainerd by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planeICT - BRD
    8h 17m
    $231–1,149

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
    17h 35m
    $85–330

  3. Drive 710.3 mi

    1. Drive from Wichita to Brainerdcar710.3 mi
    13h 24m
    $130–188

  4. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeICT - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    6h 33m
    $314–1,488

  5. Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    17h 56m
    $159–333

Wichita to Brainerd by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Wichita, KS, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Brainerd via Kansas City, Des Moines, and Minneapolis in around 17h 35m.

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