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

The distance between Wichita and Charleston is around 1,062 miles (1,709km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Wichita to Charleston by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CharlestonWichita if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) to Charleston (CHS).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    $295
Operated by

Delta

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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station then Rockville Amtrak and then to Charleston Amtrak Station.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $340

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Oklahoma City then take the train to Fort Worth then take the bus to Dallas then Atlanta and then to Charleston SC.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $310
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Charleston.

  • Duration20h 45m
  • Distance1,261 miles (2,029km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wichita and Charleston

There are several options for getting from Wichita to Charleston by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $290 and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $295.

The distance between Wichita and Charleston is around 1,062 miles (1,709km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,037 miles (1,668km)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Wichita and Charleston by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wichita to Charleston is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx $295.

The cheapest way to travel between Wichita and Charleston, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around $290 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wichita and Charleston. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wichita to Charleston. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton, Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, UNION STATION station and Charleston Amtrak Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

Amtrak run train services between Wichita and Charleston. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 15h, 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 Wichita and Charleston. We recommend that you fly from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) to Charleston (CHS). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Wichita and Charleston. Flights depart from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) and arrive at Charleston (CHS) - via Atlanta (ATL). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Wichita to Charleston. There is however a flight that goes via Atlanta (ATL). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Wichita to Charleston typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) and and arrive into Charleston (CHS).

The closest major airport to Charleston is Charleston International Airport (CHS) (CHS) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Charleston. Hilton Head Airport (HHH) (HHH) and Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) (MYR) 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 Wichita and Charleston. The distance is around 1,261 miles (2,029km) by road and it will take around 20h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wichita to Charleston is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around $295.

How do I get from Wichita to Charleston

Compare travel optionsbetween Wichita and Charleston

Transport options from Wichita to Charleston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 55m
$295
every 30 mins1,709km (1,062 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 15h
$340
once daily3,120km (1,939 miles)
Train via Chicago Union Station1 day 22h
$345
6 times a week3,353km (2,083 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 13h
$310
once daily2,900km (1,802 miles)
Train and Bus1 day 14h
$290
twice daily3,060km (1,901 miles)
Drive
20h 45m
$125
on demand2,029km (1,261 miles)

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Airports near Charleston

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

CHS
Charleston International Airport (CHS)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (14km) from Charleston
HHH
Hilton Head Airport (HHH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59 miles (95km) from Charleston
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
International Airport
Distance
85 miles (137km) from Charleston