What is the cheapest way to get from Normal to Topeka?

The cheapest way to get from Normal to Topeka is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Normal to Topeka?

The fastest way to get from Normal to Topeka is to drive which takes 7h 24m and costs $75 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Normal and Topeka?

No, there is no direct bus from Normal to Topeka. However, there are services departing from Bloomington and arriving at Topeka via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Normal and Topeka?

No, there is no direct train from Normal to Topeka station. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Topeka Station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

How far is it from Normal to Topeka?

The distance between Normal and Topeka is 504 miles. The road distance is 439.3 miles.

How do I travel from Normal to Topeka without a car?

The best way to get from Normal to Topeka without a car is to train which takes 11h 36m and costs $75 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Normal to Topeka?

It takes approximately 11h 36m to get from Normal to Topeka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Normal to Topeka bus from?

Normal to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington station.

Where do I catch the Normal to Topeka train from?

Normal to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.

Train or bus from Normal to Topeka?

The best way to get from Normal to Topeka is to train which takes 11h 36m and costs $75 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 13h 10m.

Where does the Normal to Topeka bus arrive?

Normal to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Where does the Normal to Topeka train arrive?

Normal to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Normal to Topeka?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Topeka is 439 miles. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Normal to Topeka.

How do I get a train ticket from Normal to Topeka?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Normal to Topeka?

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Where can I stay near Topeka?

There are 34+ hotels available in Topeka.

Normal to Topeka - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Normal to Topeka by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, 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 (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Kansas Citytrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka Stationtrain Southwest Chief
11h 36m
$78–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
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
13h 10m
$91–173
Drive 436.8 mi
1. Drive from Normal to Topekacar 436.8 mi
7h 24m
$80–116
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane ORD - MHK
3. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
7h 31m
$80–386
Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Kansas City, bus
1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane BMI - MCI
2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
11h 4m
$126–606
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MDW - MCI
3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
9h 24m
$147–703
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ORD - MCI
3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
10h 7m
$189–914
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane STL - MCI
3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
9h 46m
$240–814

Normal to Topeka by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

11h 36mAverage Duration

$78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 501 mi
Duration: 11h 36m

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

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Topeka Station via Kansas City in around 11h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington to Topeka via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and St Louis Bus Station in around 13h 10m.

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