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

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There are 9 ways to get from Normal to Topeka by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to GalesburgbusIndianapolis
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Topeka StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    9h 47m
    $65–187

  2. 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
    $91–193

  3. Drive 436.9 mi

    1. Drive from Normal to Topekacar436.9 mi
    7h 21m
    $80–116

  4. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Manhattan Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)planeBMI - MHK
    2. Take the bus from Manhattan to Topekabus
    9h 4m
    $112–448

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Kansas CitytrainLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    11h 36m
    $65–221

  6. 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)planeBMI - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
    9h 19m
    $121–516

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, bus

    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)planeORD - MHK
    3. Take the bus from Manhattan to Topekabus
    8h 33m
    $121–454

  8. 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)planeMDW - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
    9h 19m
    $133–569

  9. 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)planeORD - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
    10h 1m
    $200–672

Normal to Topeka by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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

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