The train between Chicago and Topeka takes 9h 36m. There is at least one train 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.
Trains run once daily between Chicago and Topeka. The earliest departure is at 2:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 2:25 PM which arrives into Topeka at 12:01 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago station and arriving at Topeka station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 9h 36m.
Chicago to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Topeka Station.
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The distance between Chicago and Topeka is 749.7 km. The road distance is 805 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 9h 36m.