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

The distance between Washington and Wichita is around 1,126 miles (1,812km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Washington to Wichita by plane, train, bus and car. 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 Reagan Washington (DCA) to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $385
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Newton.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $255
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Chicago then take the train to Newton.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $265
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Wichita State University.

  • Duration20h 50m
  • Distance1,260 miles (2,028km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Washington and Wichita

There are several options for getting from Washington to Wichita by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $255 and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $385.

The distance between Washington and Wichita is around 1,126 miles (1,812km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,102 miles (1,773km)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Washington and Wichita by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Washington to Wichita is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx $385.

The cheapest way to travel between Washington and Wichita, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $255 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Washington and Wichita. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Washington to Wichita. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station and Newton. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Amtrak run train services between Washington and Wichita. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 5h, 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 Washington and Wichita. We recommend that you fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Washington and Wichita. Flights depart from Reagan Washington (DCA) and arrive at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) - via St. Louis (STL). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Washington to Wichita. There is however a flight that goes via St. Louis (STL). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Washington to Wichita typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Reagan Washington (DCA) 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 Washington and Wichita. The distance is around 1,260 miles (2,028km) by road and it will take around 20h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Washington to Wichita is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around $385.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Washington and Wichita

Transport options from Washington to Wichita
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 20m
$385
every 15 mins1,812km (1,126 miles)
Fly to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT)5h 15m
$300
hourly2,176km (1,352 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
$350
hourly1,883km (1,170 miles)
Train
1 day 5h
$255
once daily2,297km (1,428 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 8h
$265
once daily2,375km (1,476 miles)
Drive
20h 50m
$125
on demand2,028km (1,260 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