There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Topeka by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), subway, 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.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane ORD - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
4h 57m$64–332Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain Southwest Chief
9h 36m$85–200Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus Greyhound US1200 / ...
14h 5m$82–165Drive 568.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Topekacar 568.9 mi
9h 35m$104–150Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City, line 11 bus, bus
- Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MDW - MCI
- Take the bus from On 12Th At Charlotte Westbound Nearside to On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southboundbus
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
7h 9m$132–660Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City, line 11 bus, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ORD - MCI
- Take the bus from On 12Th At Charlotte Westbound Nearside to On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southboundbus
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
7h 34m$172–860Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Salina Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane ORD - SLN
- Take the bus from Salina to Topekabus
7h 3m$98–404
Chicago to Topeka by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Topeka is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 14h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Topeka is to fly and drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $60 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Topeka. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Topeka via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Topeka Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 36m.
The distance between Chicago and Topeka is 585 miles. The road distance is 572.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Topeka without a car is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs $85 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Chicago to Topeka, including transfers.
Chicago to Topeka bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Topeka is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs $85 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 14h 5m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station twice daily. Tickets cost $85–200 and the journey takes 9h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Topeka via St Louis Bus Station in around 14h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- 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
- $65–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Salina Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Roosevelt to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- 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
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Salina to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- ridekc.org
Bus from On 12Th At Charlotte Westbound Nearside to On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- ridekc.org
- 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
Chicago to Topeka bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Topeka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Topeka is 572 miles. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from Chicago to Topeka.
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