There are 6 ways to get from Wichita to Detroit 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 to Detroit
best- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Detroit (DTW)plane ICT - DTW
5h 33m$185–879Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
21h 10m$141–278Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus
- Take the train from Newton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
20h 43m$294–623Drive 944.6 mi
- Drive from Wichita to Detroitcar 944.6 mi
16h 2m$173–249Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ICT - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
7h 24m$152–693Bus, train via Campus Martius - Southbound (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus
- Take the train from Newton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus
21h 13m$304–573
Wichita to Detroit by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wichita to Detroit is to bus which costs $140 - $280 and takes 21h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Wichita to Detroit is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $180 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Wichita to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Wichita Bus Stop and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.
The distance between Wichita and Detroit is 843 miles. The road distance is 950.1 miles.
The best way to get from Wichita to Detroit without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 43m and costs $290 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Wichita to Detroit, including transfers.
Wichita to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wichita Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Wichita to Detroit is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $180 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $280 and takes 21h 10m.
Wichita to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Wichita. It is currently 11:03 AM in Wichita and 12:03 PM in Detroit.
What companies run services between Wichita, KS, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Detroit (DTW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 21h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Detroit via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Detroit via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Detroit via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Detroit via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Detroit via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newton Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newton Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Wichita to Detroit is 950 miles. It takes approximately 16h 2m to drive from Wichita to Detroit.
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