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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union StationtrainHiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    12h 5m
    $98–201

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus
    16h 50m
    $96–252

  3. Drive 609 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Topekacar609 mi
    10h 28m
    $112–161

  4. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)planeMKE - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
    7h 24m
    $113–697

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
    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
    5h 48m
    $96–365

  6. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Kansas City, line 11 bus, bus

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)planeMKE - MCI
    2. Take the bus from On 12Th At Charlotte Westbound Nearside to On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southboundbus
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
    7h 6m
    $322–785

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)planeORD - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
    8h 36m
    $215–693

Milwaukee to Topeka by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration12h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a train from Milwaukee to Topeka Station via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Topeka via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 16h 50m.

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