There are 6 ways to get from Topeka to Champaign by car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or train (Amtrak)
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Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly
best- Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)MHK - CMI
5h 17m$95–400Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US1200 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans CtrFlixBus N2521 / ...
10h 40m$74–196Train, bus
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Galesburg Amtrak StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the bus from Galesburg to ChampaignDenver
10h 46m$74–202Drive 455.6 mi
- Drive from Topeka to Champaign455.6 mi
7h 32m$84–121Bus to Kansas City, fly
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)MCI - CMI
8h 34m$141–547Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-UrbanaCity of New Orleans / ...
13h 41m$107–298
Topeka to Champaign by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Champaign is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Champaign is to drive and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $90 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Topeka station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Topeka Station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.
The distance between Topeka and Champaign is 524 miles. The road distance is 458.3 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 10h 40m and costs $70 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Topeka to Champaign, including transfers.
Topeka to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Topeka Station.
The best way to get from Topeka to Champaign is to bus which takes 10h 40m and costs $70 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $300 and takes 13h 41m.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Topeka to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via St Louis Bus Station in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Topeka Station to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 13h 41m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Kansas City to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Kansas City to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Topeka Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $35–85
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $40–130
- Business - advance purchase
- $60–270
- Business Class
- $95–310
Train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Galesburg to Champaign
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–55
- Flexible Fares
- $50–75
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Topeka to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Topeka to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Champaign is 458 miles. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Topeka to Champaign.
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