There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Topeka by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to TopekaGreyhound US1200 / ...
9h 40m$58–117Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Kansas CityLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka StationSouthwest Chief
10h 39m$62–237Drive 371.4 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Topeka371.4 mi
6h 14m$68–98Fly, drive
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)SPI - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topeka
6h 47m$90–404
Springfield to Topeka by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Topeka is to bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Topeka is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Topeka. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Topeka via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Topeka station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Topeka Station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
The distance between Springfield and Topeka is 411 miles. The road distance is 373.5 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Topeka without a car is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Springfield to Topeka, including transfers.
Springfield to Topeka bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Topeka is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $240 and takes 10h 39m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Topeka via St Louis Bus Station in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Topeka Station via Kansas City in around 10h 39m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- 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 St Louis Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Topeka bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Springfield to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Topeka is 374 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Springfield to Topeka.
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