There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Topeka by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
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 to Kansas CityJefferson 120
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to TopekaGreyhound US1200 / ...
5h 7m$40–116Drive 220.8 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Topeka220.8 mi
3h 47m$41–59Fly, drive
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)SGF - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topeka
5h 48m$122–586Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas CityJefferson 120
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - TopekaKansas City
5h 35m$66–148Bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas CityJefferson 120
- Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka StationSouthwest Chief
6h 27m$45–143
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Topeka is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Topeka is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $40 - $60.
The distance between Springfield and Topeka is 238 miles. The road distance is 222 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Topeka without a car is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $40 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Springfield to Topeka, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Topeka is 222 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Springfield to Topeka.
There are 33+ hotels available in Topeka.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Springfield to Topeka via Springfield and Kansas City Bus Station in around 5h 7m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Springfield to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- 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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