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Bus Chicago to Wichita: Trip Overview

Bus Chicago to Wichita: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$105
Average bus trip duration16h 50m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure6:00 AM
Distance585 miles (943 km)
Latest bus departure10:35 PM

Chicago to Wichita Buses

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Chicago to Wichita from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Wichita from Chicago, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures5
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:00AM - 10:35PM
Minimum Price$82
Average Ticket Price$105
Minimum Trip Duration15h35m
Average Bus Trip Duration16h50m
Distance585 miles (943 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Wichita

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Both are practical and sustainable ways to travel to Wichita. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

The average travel time from Chicago to Wichita is about 16h 50m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 15h 35m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 589 miles (949 km) that separate the two cities.

Chicago and Wichita are 589 miles (949 km) apart.

About 5 buses travel this route daily, provided by Greyhound and FlixBus. The number of buses from Chicago to Wichita can differ depending on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Chicago to Wichita as smooth as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates from 6:00 AM for the initial departure and runs until 10:35 PM for the final departure.

Most of the buses traveling from Chicago to Wichita leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Transit Center. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. With prices starting at $82, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

The bus ticket costs $105 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $82 to $265, so it's good to do your research before booking.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Chicago to Wichita.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chicago to Wichita, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Wichita.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to Wichita.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Wichita?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time16h 50mAvg Price$105Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time13h 50mAvg Price$139Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between Chicago and Wichita is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $105 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $82. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Wichita, choose the bus, as it will take you from Chicago to Wichita in about 13h 50m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Wichita to Chicago

You can also go to Wichita by train

Train from Chicago to Wichita

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