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

The distance between Wichita and Denver is around 454 miles (730km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Wichita to Denver 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 Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) to Denver (DEN).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $205
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lamar Amtrak then take the bus to Pueblo Transit Center and then to Denver Union Station Amtrak.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $140
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Denver.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance516 miles (831km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wichita and Denver

There are several options for getting from Wichita to Denver by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $140 and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $205.

The distance between Wichita and Denver is around 454 miles (730km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 436 miles (701km)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Wichita and Denver by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wichita to Denver is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx $205.

The cheapest way to travel between Wichita and Denver, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around $140 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Wichita and Denver. We recommend that you fly from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) to Denver (DEN). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wichita and Denver. We recommend that you fly from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) to Denver (DEN). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Wichita and Denver. Flights depart from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) and arrive at Denver (DEN). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Wichita and Denver with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines fly between Wichita and Denver. Flights depart from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) and and arrive into Denver (DEN). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Wichita to Denver typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) and and arrive into Denver (DEN).

The closest major airport to Denver is Denver International Airport (DEN) (DEN) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Denver. Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) (COS) and Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS) (CYS) 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 Denver. The distance is around 516 miles (831km) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wichita to Denver is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around $205.

How do I get from Wichita to Denver

Compare travel optionsbetween Wichita and Denver

Transport options from Wichita to Denver
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 40m
$205
every 20 mins730km (454 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
10h 35m
$140
5 times a week911km (566 miles)
Train to Lamar Amtrak, bus11h 15m
$185
once daily910km (566 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
$51
on demand831km (516 miles)

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Airports near Denver

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

DEN
Denver International Airport (DEN)
International Airport
Distance
18 miles (29km) from Denver
COS
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
66 miles (107km) from Denver
CYS
Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98 miles (158km) from Denver