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

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There are 6 ways to get from Illinois to Topeka by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane ORD - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar car
    4h 42m
    $74–362

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    9h 36m
    $160–330

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    13h 50m
    $96–173

  4. Drive 568.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Topekacar car 568.9 mi
    9h 35m
    $104–150

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus bus
    6h 52m
    $112–673

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus bus
    7h 13m
    $362–773

Illinois to Topeka by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 581.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station once daily. Tickets cost $160–330 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 13h 50m.

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