There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Topeka by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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.
Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)ORF - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topeka
7h 38m$146–596Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station
34h 50m$337–1,082Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topeka
36h 37m$182–442Drive 1,214.1 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Topeka1,214.1 mi
20h 18m$222–320Fly to Kansas City, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Kansas City (MCI)ORF - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
7h$335–634
Norfolk to Topeka by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Topeka is to drive which costs $220 - $320 and takes 20h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Topeka is to fly and bus which takes 7h and costs $330 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Topeka. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Topeka via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Philadelphia and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Topeka station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Topeka Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 50m.
The distance between Norfolk and Topeka is 1199 miles. The road distance is 1221.2 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Topeka without a car is to train which takes 34h 50m and costs $330 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Norfolk to Topeka, including transfers.
Norfolk to Topeka bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Topeka is to train which takes 34h 50m and costs $330 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $450 and takes 36h 37m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
You can take a train from Norfolk to Topeka Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 34h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Topeka via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Philadelphia, and St Louis Bus Station in around 36h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kansas City via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kansas City via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kansas City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–230
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- 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
- +1 800-923-1799
- 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
Norfolk to Topeka bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Topeka is 1h behind Norfolk. It is currently 2:11 PM in Norfolk and 1:11 PM in Topeka.
Norfolk to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Topeka is 1221 miles. It takes approximately 20h 18m to drive from Norfolk to Topeka.
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