Bus Tickets from Chicago to Wichita

Next departures

Next departures for Chicago to Wichita on September 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Transit CenterCheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Transit CenterNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Transit CenterNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Transit CenterNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Transit CenterNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Wichita

Bus
Average PriceUS$74 - US$291Average Duration17h 45m
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$102 - US$195Average Duration13h 40m
86kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Wichita

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Wichita. The journey takes about 17 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
17h 45mAverage Duration
US$74Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Wichita: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$99
Average Bus Trip Duration17h 45m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance950 km
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Chicago to Wichita Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Wichita

  1. How far is Chicago from Wichita?

    The distance between Chicago and Wichita is approximately 949 km (589 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Wichita?

    Buses departing from Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago will take you to Transit Center in Wichita.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-31
US$194
09-01
US$187
Today
US$210
09-03
US$136
09-04
US$70
09-05
US$76
09-06
US$89
09-07
US$106
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Wichita was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of US$70

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 US$70 to US$257 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 US$70 which is on 2025-09-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Wichita?

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