There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Topeka by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Detroit to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane DTW - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
7h 36m$78–389Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain Southwest Chief
15h 42m$131–325Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus
18h 10m$102–238Drive 821.2 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Topekacar 821.2 mi
13h 42m$150–217Fly Detroit to Kansas City, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DTW - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
8h 13m$162–507Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
- Drive from Detroit to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LAN - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
9h 54m$187–879Bus, train
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain Southwest Chief
18h 31m$125–297
Detroit to Topeka by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Topeka is to bus which costs $100 - $240 and takes 18h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Topeka is to fly and drive which takes 7h 36m and costs $75 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Topeka. However, there are services departing from Detroit, MI and arriving at Topeka via Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Topeka station. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Topeka Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.
The distance between Detroit and Topeka is 818 miles. The road distance is 826 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Topeka without a car is to train which takes 15h 42m and costs $130 - $330.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Detroit to Topeka, including transfers.
Detroit to Topeka bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Detroit, MI station.
Detroit to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Topeka is to train which takes 15h 42m and costs $130 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 18h 10m.
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 St Louis Bus Station in around 18h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Detroit to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Kansas City via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Kansas City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Detroit to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.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/
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Topeka bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Indianapolis, IN station.
Topeka is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 7:18 PM in Detroit and 6:18 PM in Topeka.
Detroit to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Topeka is 826 miles. It takes approximately 13h 42m to drive from Detroit to Topeka.
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