There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to Topeka by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Champaign to GalesburgIndianapolis
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Topeka StationSouthwest Chief
11h 12m$73–201Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to TopekaGreyhound US1200 / ...
11h 15m$71–142Drive 456.7 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Topeka456.7 mi
7h 32m$84–121Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Kansas City, bus
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Kansas City (MCI)CMI - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
9h 15m$143–567Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka StationSouthwest Chief
13h 12m$94–238Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)ORD - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topeka
7h 34m$82–410Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)ORD - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
10h 22m$201–738
Champaign to Topeka by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Topeka is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Topeka is to drive which takes 7h 32m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Topeka. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Topeka via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Topeka station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Topeka Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
The distance between Champaign and Topeka is 478 miles. The road distance is 459.4 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Topeka without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 12m and costs $70 - $210.
It takes approximately 11h 12m to get from Champaign to Topeka, including transfers.
Champaign to Topeka bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Topeka is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $240 and takes 13h 12m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Topeka via St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Topeka Station via Chicago Union Station in around 13h 12m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $35–85
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $40–130
- Business - advance purchase
- $60–270
- Business Class
- $95–310
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Champaign to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–55
- Flexible Fares
- $50–75
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Topeka bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Champaign to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Topeka is 459 miles. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Champaign to Topeka.
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