There are 6 ways to get from Wichita to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car
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Fly Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ICT - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
6h 34m$180–898Drive to Salina Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Drive from Wichita to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)
- Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SLN - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
7h 53m$67–333Bus
- Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Dekalb
15h 5m$95–252Bus, train
- Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton
- Take the train from Newton to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
17h 59mDrive 656.7 mi
- Drive from Wichita to DeKalb656.7 mi
10h 39m$120–174Fly Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)ICT - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
6h 24m$240–1,348
Wichita to DeKalb by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wichita to DeKalb is to bus which costs $95 - $260 and takes 15h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Wichita to DeKalb is to fly and train which takes 6h 24m and costs $240 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Wichita to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Wichita Bus Stop and arriving at Dekalb via Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.
The distance between Wichita and DeKalb is 678 miles. The road distance is 660.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wichita to DeKalb without a car is to bus which takes 15h 5m and costs $95 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Wichita to DeKalb, including transfers.
Wichita to DeKalb bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wichita Bus Stop station.
Wichita to DeKalb bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wichita to DeKalb is 661 miles. It takes approximately 10h 39m to drive from Wichita to DeKalb.
There are 10+ hotels available in DeKalb.
What companies run services between Wichita, KS, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Dekalb via Kansas City and Des Moines in around 15h 5m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,300
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newton to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- 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 Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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