The distance between Wichita and Detroit is around 864 miles (1,390km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Wichita to Detroit by plane, bus, 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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Fly from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) to Detroit (DTW).
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Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Detroit.
Take the train to Chicago Union Station then take the bus to Detroit.
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There are several options for getting from Wichita to Detroit by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $175 and will take around 18h 5m. 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 $225.
The distance between Wichita and Detroit is around 864 miles (1,390km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 820 miles (1,320km)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Wichita and Detroit by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wichita to Detroit is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx $225.
The cheapest way to travel between Wichita and Detroit, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around $175 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Wichita and Detroit. It typically takes around 18h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Wichita to Detroit. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton and Chicago Union Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 20m.
Amtrak run train services between Wichita and Detroit. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 18h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wichita and Detroit. We recommend that you fly from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) to Detroit (DTW). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Yes you can fly from Wichita and Detroit. Flights depart from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) and arrive at Detroit (DTW) - via St. Louis (STL). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Wichita to Detroit. There is however a flight that goes via St. Louis (STL). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Wichita to Detroit typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) and and arrive into Detroit (DTW).
The closest major airport to Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) (DTW) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Detroit. Bishop International Airport (FNT) (FNT) and Toledo Express Airport (TOL) (TOL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Wichita and Detroit. The distance is around 960 miles (1,545km) by road and it will take around 15h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wichita to Detroit is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around $225.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 55m | $225 | hourly | 1,390km (864 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 5h 35m | $350 | every 20 mins | 1,437km (893 miles) |
Train | 18h 20m | $205 | twice daily | 1,512km (940 miles) |
Train and Bus | 18h 5m | $175 | 6 times a week | 1,520km (944 miles) |
Drive | 15h 40m | $95 | on demand | 1,545km (960 miles) |
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