How to travel from Saint Louis to Wichita, United States of America

The distance between Saint Louis and Wichita is around 422 miles (679km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint Louis to Wichita by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to North Hanley Transit Center then fly from St. Louis (STL) to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $230
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Train

Take the train to Kansas City and then to Newton.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $170
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kansas City then take the train to Newton.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $160
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Drive

Drive to Wichita State University.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance429 miles (691km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Louis and Wichita

There are several options for getting from Saint Louis to Wichita by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $160 and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $230.

The distance between Saint Louis and Wichita is around 422 miles (679km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 391 miles (629km)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Saint Louis and Wichita by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Louis to Wichita is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx $230.

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Louis and Wichita, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $160 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Louis and Wichita. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Louis to Wichita. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Clayton Transit Center, CIVIC CENTER station, Kansas City and Newton. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.

Amtrak run train services between Saint Louis and Wichita. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint Louis and Wichita. We recommend that you take the bus to North Hanley Transit Center then fly from St. Louis (STL) to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Louis to Wichita. We recommend that you take the bus to North Hanley Transit Center then fly from St. Louis (STL) to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT). instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Saint Louis and Wichita. The distance is around 429 miles (691km) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Louis to Wichita is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around $230.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Louis and Wichita

Transport options from Saint Louis to Wichita
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
2h 25m
$230
hourly679km (422 miles)
Train
10h 40m
$170
once daily832km (517 miles)
Bus and Train
10h 15m
$160
once daily795km (494 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
$43
on demand691km (429 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