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How to get there
Where to stay
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Abilene travel guide

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You're Going to Love Abilene

With a population of 6.844, Abilene is a must-see destination in Kansas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Abilene to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Abilene

Abilene in January
Estimated hotel price
$56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Abilene in January
Estimated hotel price
$56
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Abilene

Plane

Although Abilene doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Salina (SLN), which is located 40 km from Abilene. Manhattan is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Abilene departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 09m.

Car

Another option to get to Abilene is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 229 km from Abilene. You’ll find branches of Payless and Turo, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Abilene’s bus station is located 4 km from the city center.

Plane

Although Abilene doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Salina (SLN), which is located 40 km from Abilene. Manhattan is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Abilene departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 09m.

Car

Another option to get to Abilene is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 229 km from Abilene. You’ll find branches of Payless and Turo, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Abilene’s bus station is located 4 km from the city center.

Airports near Abilene

MHKManhattan
SLNSalina
ICTWichita Eisenhower National

Airlines serving Abilene

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,451 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,892 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,023 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,655 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,636 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (946 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Abilene

Most booked hotels in Abilene

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Abilene By IHG
2 stars
Good (7.5, 12 reviews)
$117+
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Diamond Motel - Abilene
2 stars
Good (6.4, 206 reviews)
$75+
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Budget Lodge Inn - Abilene
2 stars
Okay (5.1, 157 reviews)
$48+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Abilene KS
2 stars
Okay (5, 438 reviews)
$48+
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Renting a car in Abilene

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Abilene (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Abilene (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.