How far is Chicago from Wichita?

Chicago and Wichita are 589 miles (949 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Wichita?

Most of the buses traveling from Chicago to Wichita leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Transit Center. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Chicago to Wichita from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Chicago to Wichita on October 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	2:30am	Transit Center	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	16h 20m	2:30am	Transit Center	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 45m	2:30am	Transit Center	No tags
	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d	10:15am	Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	17h 45m	10:15am	Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Wichita on October 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	2:30am	Transit Center	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	16h 20m	2:30am	Transit Center	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 45m	2:30am	Transit Center	No tags
	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	2:30am	Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	17h 45m	10:15am	Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Wichita on October 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	17h 5m	10:15am	Transit Center	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	16h 20m	2:30am	Transit Center	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 45m	2:30am	Transit Center	No tags
	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	2:30am	Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	17h 45m	10:15am	Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Wichita on October 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	17h 5m	10:15am	Transit Center	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	16h 20m	2:30am	Transit Center	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 45m	2:30am	Transit Center	No tags
	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	2:30am	Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	17h 45m	10:15am	Transit Center	No tags

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Bus Chicago to Wichita: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$104

Average bus trip duration19h 30m

Number of daily buses9

Earliest bus departure5:25am

Distance585 miles (943 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,311 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Chicago Wichita recent customer reviews

I wasn't told this wasn't going to be a direct trip. I booked a trip from Chicago to Wichita and had to stop twice, once in St Louis, once in Kansas City. I had to change the bus each time. Stayed 6 hours in a bus stop overnight in St Louis because there was no driver for the connecting bus. Very cold in the bus, about 64 degrees, people complained, driver didn't care. Almost two days to cover a trip that shouldn't take longer than 11 hours. Bad experience.

Florin I.

June 25, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/510,849 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Chicago to Wichita Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Wichita?

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Stops in Wichita

A - Transit Center

B - La Tienda del Ahorro Bus Stop

C - Wichita Bee Line Express Bus Station

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10/09

$221

10/10

$217

Today

$107

10/12

$145

10/13

$118

10/14

$98

10/15

$79

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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Wichita was searched and found on Oct 15, 2025 with a price of $79

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Wichita, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $79 to $268 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Wichita based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $79 which is on 2025-10-15.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Chicago to Wichita.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chicago to Wichita, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Wichita.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Bus Tickets from Chicago to Wichita

Next departures

Bus Chicago to Wichita: Trip Overview

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Greyhound Chicago Wichita recent customer reviews

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Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Wichita?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Wichita

How far is Chicago from Wichita?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Wichita?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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