The average bus between Chicago and Topeka takes 17h 2m and the fastest bus takes 13h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Topeka. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Chicago and Topeka. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Topeka at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Topeka. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Topeka station via St Louis Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 2m.
Chicago to Topeka bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Topeka bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Topeka station.
Book your Chicago to Topeka bus tickets online with Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA.
The distance between Chicago and Topeka is 749.7 km. The road distance is 1,011 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Topeka via St Louis Bus Station in around 13h 50m.