There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Topeka by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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.
Fly Indianapolis to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)IND - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topeka
6h 59m$93–469Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to TopekaGreyhound US1200 / ...
11h 50m$78–205Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2512 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka StationSouthwest Chief
14h 20m$112–239Drive 544.4 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Topeka544.4 mi
9h 2m$100–144Fly Indianapolis to Kansas City, line 11 bus, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI)IND - MCI
- Take the bus from On 12Th At Charlotte Westbound Nearside to On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
7h 29m$222–527Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)ORD - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topeka
8h 28m$100–411Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka StationSouthwest Chief
15h 36m$111–457
Indianapolis to Topeka by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Topeka is to bus which costs $75 - $210 and takes 11h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Topeka is to fly and drive which takes 6h 59m and costs $90 - $470.
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 638 miles. The road distance is 547.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Topeka without a car is to bus which takes 11h 50m and costs $75 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 59m 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 which takes 11h 50m and costs $75 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $460 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 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- 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
- $35–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
- $35–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
- +1 800-923-1799
- 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
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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 9:14 AM in Indianapolis and 8:14 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 2m to drive from Indianapolis to Topeka.
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