There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Topeka by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via St. Louis (Greyhound)
best- 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$79–148Train (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$109–214Drive 544.4 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Topekacar 544.4 mi
9h 7m$100–144Fly Indianapolis to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane IND - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
7h 35m$83–439Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421D
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus Kansas City
12h 52m$108–197Fly Indianapolis to Kansas City, line 11 bus, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI)plane IND - MCI
- Take the bus from On 12Th At Charlotte Westbound Nearside to On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southboundbus
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
7h 34m$252–607Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane ORD - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
8h 47m$96–377
Indianapolis to Topeka by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Topeka is to bus via St. Louis which costs $75 - $150 and takes 11h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Topeka is to fly and line 11 bus and bus which takes 7h 34m and costs $250 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis and Topeka is 556 miles. The road distance is 547.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Topeka without a car is to bus via St. Louis which takes 11h 50m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 11h 50m to get from Indianapolis to Topeka, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Topeka is to bus via St. Louis which takes 11h 50m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 15h 36m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, 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
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $30–55
- 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/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- 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
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- ridekc.org
Bus from On 12Th At Charlotte Westbound Nearside to On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- ridekc.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Topeka is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 3:58 AM in Indianapolis and 2:58 AM in Topeka.
Indianapolis to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Topeka is 548 miles. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Indianapolis to Topeka.
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