There are 8 ways to get from Indiana to Topeka by train, plane, car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
best- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane ORD - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
5h 55m$70–320Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus Greyhound US1200 / ...
11h 50m$100–151Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain Southwest Chief
14h 25m$299–473Drive 544.4 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Topekacar 544.4 mi
9h 4m$93–135Fly Indianapolis to Kansas City, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI)plane IND - MCI
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus
7h 18m$122–720Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
- Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MDW - MCI
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus
7h 56m$130–782Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ORD - MCI
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus
8h 22m$90–472Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain Southwest Chief
15h 36m$377–595
Indiana to Topeka by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Topeka is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Topeka is to train and fly and drive which takes 5h 55m and costs $70 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana station to Topeka. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Topeka via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Topeka station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Topeka Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 36m.
The distance between Indiana and Topeka is 615 miles. The road distance is 547.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Topeka without a car is to bus which takes 11h 50m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Indiana to Topeka, including transfers.
Indiana to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indiana to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Topeka is to bus which takes 11h 50m and costs $95 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $370 - $600 and takes 15h 36m.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Topeka via St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Topeka Station via Chicago Union Station in around 15h 36m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Kansas City via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Indiana to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Topeka is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 4:44 PM in Indiana and 3:44 PM in Topeka.
Indiana to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Topeka is 548 miles. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Indiana to Topeka.
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