There are 5 ways to get from Wichita to University of Illinois Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi
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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ICT - SPI
4h 56m$323–1,663Drive 498.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wichita to University of Illinois Springfield498.9 mi
8h 24m$92–132Bus
- Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US0136
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
11h 42m$95–193Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton
- Take the train from Newton to Kansas City
- Take the train from Kansas City to Springfield
16h 29mFly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ICT - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to University of Illinois Springfield
5h 10m$334–1,278
Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wichita to University of Illinois Springfield is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Wichita to University of Illinois Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $320 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Wichita to University of Illinois Springfield. However, there are services departing from Wichita Bus Stop and arriving at Eliza Farnham & Vachel Lindsay via St Louis Bus Station and Transfer Center Stop D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
The distance between Wichita and University of Illinois Springfield is 465 miles. The road distance is 501.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wichita to University of Illinois Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 11h 42m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Wichita to University of Illinois Springfield, including transfers.
Wichita to University of Illinois Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wichita Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Wichita to University of Illinois Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $320 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 11h 42m.
Wichita to University of Illinois Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wichita to University of Illinois Springfield is 502 miles. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Wichita to University of Illinois Springfield.
What companies run services between Wichita, KS, USA and University of Illinois Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wichita Bus Stop to University of Illinois Springfield via St Louis Bus Station, Transfer Center Stop D, and Eliza Farnham & Vachel Lindsay in around 11h 42m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,600
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Decatur Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,500
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Decatur Airport via Houston, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newton to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $27–55
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $25–95
- Business - advance purchase
- $35–180
- Business Class
- $55–240
Train from Kansas City to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–180
- 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
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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