There are 8 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Topeka by train, plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane ORD - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
7h 28m$95–423Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain Southwest Chief
12h 52m$114–288Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus
18h$102–210Drive 684.6 mi
- Drive from Kalamazoo to Topekacar 684.6 mi
11h 33m$125–181Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Kansas City, bus
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane AZO - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
9h 44m$126–606Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ORD - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
10h 4m$204–951Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MDW - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
9h 54m$161–748Train to Detroit, fly to Kansas City, bus
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DTW - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
10h 49m$203–618
Kalamazoo to Topeka by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Topeka is to bus which costs $100 - $210 and takes 18h.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Topeka is to train and fly and drive which takes 7h 28m and costs $90 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Topeka. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Topeka via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Topeka station. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Topeka Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Topeka is 723 miles. The road distance is 688.6 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Topeka without a car is to train which takes 12h 52m and costs $110 - $290.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Kalamazoo to Topeka, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Topeka is to train which takes 12h 52m and costs $110 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 18h.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
You can take a train from Kalamazoo to Topeka Station via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Topeka via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 18h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Detroit to Kansas City via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Detroit to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Detroit to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Kansas City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Detroit to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Detroit to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kalamazoo to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- 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 Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- 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/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Topeka is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 9:09 AM in Kalamazoo and 8:09 AM in Topeka.
Kalamazoo to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Topeka is 689 miles. It takes approximately 11h 33m to drive from Kalamazoo to Topeka.
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