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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Topekaby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Topeka by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    14h 44m
    $367–579

  2. Drive  716.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Topekacar car 716.3 mi
    12h 2m
    $131–189

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus bus
    19h 7m

  4. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane GRR - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    10h 17m
    $134–609

  5. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    14h 44m

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    11h 48m
    $234–859

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    12h 1m
    $207–632

  8. Taxi to Muskegon, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKG - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    8h 12m
    $212–702

  9. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DTW - MCI
    4. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    12h
    $454–1,222

Grand Rapids to Topeka by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration14h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$367Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 676.6 mi
  • Duration: 14h 44m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Topeka Station via Chicago Union Station in around 14h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Topeka via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 19h 7m.

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