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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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    9h 27m
    $195–312

  2. Drive  436.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Normal to Topekacar car 436.8 mi
    7h 24m
    $80–116

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus bus
    12h 50m
    $90–147

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane ORD - MHK
    3. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar car
    7h 25m
    $134–430

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Kansas Citytrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    11h 36m
    $275–429

  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)plane plane BMI - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    10h 7m
    $131–606

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    9h 25m
    $200–803

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    10h 12m
    $178–588

  9. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane STL - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    9h 48m
    $830–1,191

Normal to Topeka by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 423.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Topeka via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station in around 12h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Topeka Station via Kansas City in around 11h 36m.

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