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

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There are 7 ways to get from Joliet to Topeka by train, plane, car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)planeORD - MHK
    3. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
    6h 5m
    $67–339

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Downers Grove Metrabus834
    2. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Topeka StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    12h
    $48–164

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminalbus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus
    16h 51m
    $118–218

  4. Drive 530.2 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Topekacar530.2 mi
    8h 49m
    $97–140

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)planeMDW - MCI
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus
    7h 41m
    $109–594

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)planeORD - MCI
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus
    8h 34m
    $160–685

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)planeORD - SLN
    3. Take the bus from Salina to Topekabus
    8h 22m
    $102–411

Joliet to Topeka by bus and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Topeka via Lemont Rd & 75th St, Downers Grove, Illinois Terminal, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and St Louis Bus Station in around 16h 51m.

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