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How to get fromDetroit to Topekaby plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), bus or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Topeka by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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  1. Fly Detroit to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane DTW - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar car
    7h 20m
    $73–369

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    15h 42m
    $189–433

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus bus
    18h 45m
    $117–238

  4. Drive 821.2 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Topekacar car 821.2 mi
    13h 42m
    $150–217

  5. Fly Detroit to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DTW - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    8h 17m
    $222–507

  6. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane FNT - MHK
    3. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar car
    8h 18m
    $83–409

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    19h 13m
    $167–355

Detroit to Topeka by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration15h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a train from Detroit to Topeka Station via Chicago Union Station in around 15h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit, MI to Topeka via Indianapolis Union Station and Kansas City Bus Station in around 18h 45m.

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