There are 6 ways to get from Wichita to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Fly Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ICT - MDW
2h 37m$95–442Drive to Salina Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Wichita to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)car
- Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SLN - ORD
4h 9m$63–318Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Newton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
14h 23mBus
- Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
14h 55m$106–249Drive 692.5 mi
- Drive from Wichita to Chicagocar 692.5 mi
11h 58m$127–183Fly Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ICT - ORD
3h$75–322
Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wichita to Chicago is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Wichita to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $95 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Wichita to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Wichita Bus Stop and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.
The distance between Wichita and Chicago is 610 miles. The road distance is 696.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wichita to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Wichita to Chicago, including transfers.
Wichita to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wichita Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Wichita to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $95 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $250 and takes 14h 55m.
Wichita to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wichita to Chicago is 696 miles. It takes approximately 11h 58m to drive from Wichita to Chicago.
What companies run services between Wichita, KS, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 14h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newton Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 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 Wichita Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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