How to travel from Omaha to Wichita, United States of America

The distance between Omaha and Wichita is around 300 miles (483km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Omaha to Wichita by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    $765
Operated by

American Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Wichita.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    $115
Operated by

TL Premium

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Drive

Drive to Wichita State University.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance300 miles (483km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Omaha and Wichita

There are several options for getting from Omaha to Wichita by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $115 and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $765.

The distance between Omaha and Wichita is around 300 miles (483km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257 miles (414km)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Omaha and Wichita by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Omaha to Wichita is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx $765.

The cheapest way to travel between Omaha and Wichita, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $115 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Omaha and Wichita. We recommend that you fly from Omaha (OMA) to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Omaha and Wichita. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Omaha to Wichita. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wichita. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

TL Premium run regular bus services between Omaha and Wichita. Buses run twice a week and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Omaha and Wichita. Flights depart from Omaha (OMA) and arrive at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 3h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Omaha to Wichita. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Omaha to Wichita typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Omaha (OMA) and and arrive into Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT).

The closest major airport to Wichita is Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) (ICT) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Wichita. Tulsa International Airport (TUL) (TUL) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) (MCI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Omaha and Wichita. The distance is around 300 miles (483km) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Omaha to Wichita is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around $115.

How do I get from Omaha to Wichita

Compare travel optionsbetween Omaha and Wichita

Transport options from Omaha to Wichita
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 15m
$765
once daily1,496km (929 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
$115
twice a week497km (309 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
$30
on demand483km (300 miles)

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Airports near Wichita

The following major airports near Wichita offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

ICT
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6 miles (9km) from Wichita
TUL
Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
International Airport
Distance
131 miles (211km) from Wichita
MCI
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
International Airport
Distance
180 miles (289km) from Wichita