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

The distance between Wichita and Philadelphia is around 1,245 miles (2,003km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Wichita to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia (PHL).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time4h 5m
  • Typical cost
    $220
Operated by

Delta

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1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $340

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $275
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Philadelphia.

  • Duration21h 50m
  • Distance1,319 miles (2,122km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wichita and Philadelphia

There are several options for getting from Wichita to Philadelphia by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $220 and will take around 4h 55m.

The distance between Wichita and Philadelphia is around 1,245 miles (2,003km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,201 miles (1,932km)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Wichita and Philadelphia by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wichita to Philadelphia is to fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx $220.

The cheapest way to travel between Wichita and Philadelphia, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $220 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wichita and Philadelphia. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wichita to Philadelphia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton, Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak and UNION STATION station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Amtrak, Amtrak Acela Express and Amtrak Northeast Regional run train services between Wichita and Philadelphia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 7h, 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 Philadelphia. We recommend that you fly from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) to Philadelphia (PHL). instead which will take 4h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Wichita and Philadelphia. Flights depart from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL) - via Atlanta (ATL). The flight takes around 4h 5m.

There is no direct flight from Wichita to Philadelphia. There is however a flight that goes via Atlanta (ATL). This services will take at least 4h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Wichita to Philadelphia typically takes around 4h 5m. Flights depart from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) and and arrive into Philadelphia (PHL).

The closest major airport to Philadelphia is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (PHL) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Philadelphia. Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) (TTN) and Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) (ACY) 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 Philadelphia. The distance is around 1,319 miles (2,122km) by road and it will take around 21h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wichita to Philadelphia is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around $220.

How do I get from Wichita to Philadelphia

Compare travel optionsbetween Wichita and Philadelphia

Transport options from Wichita to Philadelphia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 55m
$220
hourly2,359km (1,466 miles)
Plane and Train5hrs
$295
hourly2,003km (1,245 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 7h
$340
once daily2,514km (1,562 miles)
Train via Chicago Union Station1 day 14h
$285
6 times a week2,745km (1,706 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 8h
$275
once daily2,265km (1,408 miles)
Drive
21h 50m
$130
on demand2,122km (1,319 miles)

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Airports near Philadelphia

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

PHL
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
International Airport
Distance
7 miles (11km) from Philadelphia
TTN
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29 miles (47km) from Philadelphia
ACY
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY)
International Airport
Distance
47 miles (75km) from Philadelphia