There are 7 ways to get from South Bend to Topeka by train, plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (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.
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
best- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane ORD - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
7h 10m$81–366Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain Southwest Chief
12h 41m$93–184Bus
- Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus
16h 30m$120–221Drive 630.2 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Topekacar 630.2 mi
10h 48m$115–167Fly South Bend to Kansas City, bus
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SBN - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
8h 19m$173–821Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MDW - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
9h 43m$150–704Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ORD - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
9h 55m$190–704
South Bend to Topeka by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Topeka is to train which costs $90 - $190 and takes 12h 41m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Topeka is to train and fly and drive which takes 7h 10m and costs $80 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend station to Topeka. However, there are services departing from South Street Station - South Bend and arriving at Topeka via Indianapolis Union Station and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Topeka station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Topeka Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
The distance between South Bend and Topeka is 669 miles. The road distance is 633.9 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Topeka without a car is to train which takes 12h 41m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from South Bend to Topeka, including transfers.
South Bend to Topeka bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from South Street Station - South Bend.
South Bend to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Topeka is to train which takes 12h 41m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 16h 30m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
You can take a train from South Bend Station to Topeka Station via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Topeka via Indianapolis Union Station and Kansas City Bus Station in around 16h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from South Bend to Kansas City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from South Bend to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from South Bend to Kansas City via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from South Bend to Kansas City via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from South Bend to Kansas City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from South Bend to Kansas City via St. Petersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- 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
South Bend to Topeka bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Topeka is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 4:37 PM in South Bend and 3:37 PM in Topeka.
South Bend to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Topeka is 634 miles. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from South Bend to Topeka.
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