There are 6 ways to get from Bethalto to Topeka by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to TopekaGreyhound US1200 / ...
9h 5m$89–147Drive 320.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bethalto to Topeka320.7 mi
5h 32m$59–85Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alton Station to Kansas CityLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka StationSouthwest Chief
9h 49m$70–173Taxi, fly to Kansas City, bus
- Take the taxi from Bethalto to St-Louis-Airport-STL
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)STL - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
5h 54m$337–834Taxi, fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Bethalto to St-Louis-Airport-STL
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)STL - ICT
- Take the bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
5h 39m$292–1,074Taxi, fly to Omaha, bus
- Take the taxi from Bethalto to St-Louis-Airport-STL
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Omaha (OMA)STL - OMA
- Take the bus from Omaha to Topeka
8h 8m
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bethalto to Topeka is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Bethalto to Topeka is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs $55 - $85.
The distance between Bethalto and Topeka is 342 miles. The road distance is 322.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bethalto to Topeka without a car is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Bethalto to Topeka, including transfers.
The best way to get from Bethalto to Topeka is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs $85 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $180 and takes 9h 49m.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethalto to Topeka is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Bethalto to Topeka.
There are 36+ hotels available in Topeka.
What companies run services between Bethalto, IL, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topeka twice daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bethalto to Topeka Station via Alton Station and Kansas City in around 9h 49m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alton Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $35–80
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $35–120
- Business - advance purchase
- $50–240
- Business Class
- $85–290
Train from Kansas City to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +52 449 913 0502
- tours.lopez@hotmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Omaha to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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