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

The distance between Wichita and Raleigh is around 1,165 miles (1,875km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Wichita to Raleigh 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

Fly from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $255
Operated by

Delta

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3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $310

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Chicago Union Station then take the bus to Columbus, Winston Salem then N Columbia St at W Franklin St and then to GoRaleigh Station.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $250
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Raleigh.

  • Duration20h 50m
  • Distance1,263 miles (2,033km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wichita and Raleigh

There are several options for getting from Wichita to Raleigh by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $250 and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $255.

The distance between Wichita and Raleigh is around 1,165 miles (1,875km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,042 miles (1,677km)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Wichita and Raleigh by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wichita to Raleigh is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx $255.

The cheapest way to travel between Wichita and Raleigh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around $250 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wichita and Raleigh. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wichita to Raleigh. 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 12h.

Amtrak run train services between Wichita and Raleigh. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 12h, 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 Raleigh. We recommend that you fly from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Wichita and Raleigh. Flights depart from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) and arrive at Raleigh/Durham (RDU) - via Atlanta (ATL). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Wichita to Raleigh. There is however a flight that goes via Atlanta (ATL). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Wichita to Raleigh typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) and and arrive into Raleigh/Durham (RDU).

The closest major airport to Raleigh is Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) (RDU) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Raleigh. Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) (FAY) and Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) (GSO) 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 Raleigh. The distance is around 1,263 miles (2,033km) 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 Wichita to Raleigh is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around $255.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wichita and Raleigh

Transport options from Wichita to Raleigh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 35m
$255
hourly1,875km (1,165 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 40m
$345
twice daily1,918km (1,192 miles)
Plane and Train5h 50m
$330
5 times a day1,927km (1,197 miles)
Fly to Wilmington (ILM), Bus6h 40m
$330
twice daily2,114km (1,314 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 12h
$310
once daily2,789km (1,733 miles)
Train via Chicago Union Station1 day 18h
$320
6 times a week2,996km (1,861 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 9h
$250
4 times a week2,492km (1,549 miles)
Bus and Train1 day 16h
$345
once daily3,163km (1,965 miles)
Drive
20h 50m
$125
on demand2,033km (1,263 miles)

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Airports near Raleigh

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

RDU
Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
International Airport
Distance
11 miles (17km) from Raleigh
FAY
Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56 miles (91km) from Raleigh
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
International Airport
Distance
76 miles (122km) from Raleigh