Traveling To Abilene
Abilene is located on Highway I-70 approximately 150 miles west of Kansas City and 90 miles north of Wichita on Highway K-15. The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum is located about 2 miles south of I-70 on K-15. The complex consists of five buildings located on 22 acres. They include the Boyhood Home, Museum, Library, Place of Meditation, and Visitors Center.
Cities along Highway I-70 include:
Salina, 25 miles West;
Junction City, 25 miles East;
Manhattan, 43 miles East;
Topeka, 88 miles East;
Lawrence, 115 miles East;
Kansas City, Missouri 176 miles East.
Cities along Highway I-135 / I-70 include:
Newton, Kansas 90 miles South;
Wichita, Kansas 122 miles South
(Mileage is approximate based on airports where available.)
HOW DO I GET TO ABILENE?
AUTOMOBILE:
The easiest way to get to Abilene is by automobile. We are located at Exit 275 on I-70 and K-15.
Car rental agencies with service at Kansas airports are: Dollar Rent A Car, Thrifty, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, National, Alamo, Fox Rent A Car, and U-Save.
PLANE:
There is no air service into Abilene. We recommend that you fly into Kansas City International Airport. Another option is to fly into Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, 90 miles south of Abilene. You would then need to rent a car or take a bus to Abilene. Please contact Greyhound at 800-231-2222 for bus schedules.
You may also take a van shuttle service from the Kansas City airport to Junction City, Kansas, which is 20 miles east of Abilene. This service is provided by two companies, Travelers Express (1-800-747-2KCI) and KCI Roadrunner (1-800-826-8294). From Junction City you can take a taxi to Abilene. Your place of accommodation may also assist you with travel arrangements. Please inquire directly with your place of lodging regarding any such service.
You may also choose to fly into the Manhattan or Salina airports. Manhattan is 40 miles east of Abilene and Salina is 30 miles west. You will need to then take a taxi to Abilene or rent a car.
Airport designations:
Kansas City International - MCI
Manhattan Regional Airport - MHK
Salina Municipal Airport - SLN
Wichita Mid-Continent - ICT
BUS:
Currently, there is no bus service into Abilene. For details on fares and schedules to neighboring cities (suggestions: Salina, Junction City, and Manhattan) please contact Greyhound at 800-231-2222.
AMTRAK:
There is no train service into Abilene. AMTRAK has stations east of Abilene in Lawrence (LRC); Topeka (TOP); and Kansas City, MO (KCY); and south of Abilene in Hutchinson (HUT) and Newton (NEW). AMTRAK
TAXI:
In-town transportation services are offered by OCCK Inc., 409 NW 3rd Street Abilene, Kansas 1-800-526-9731. There is no out-of-town taxi service. However, you may locate a taxi service utilizing online directory services such as Switchboard, or Free411.com. Taxi service is available from Salina (24 miles west of Abilene) or Junction City (24 miles east of Abilene).
Parking:
Parking is free. Spaces available for tour buses and recreational vehicles.
For information on local lodging and dining options please visit the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau website.
