There are 6 ways to get from Topeka to Chicago by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MHK - ORD
3h 47m$59–292Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union StationSouthwest Chief
10h 17m$85–220Bus
- Take the bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US1200 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
13h 30m$79–201Drive 564.9 mi
- Drive from Topeka to Chicago564.9 mi
9h 37m$104–149Bus to Kansas City, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)MCI - MDW
5h 54m$120–529Bus to Kansas City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MCI - ORD
6h 24m$185–659
Topeka to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Chicago is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $55 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Topeka Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 17m.
The distance between Topeka and Chicago is 584 miles. The road distance is 568.2 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 10h 17m and costs $85 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Topeka to Chicago, including transfers.
Topeka to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Topeka Station.
The best way to get from Topeka to Chicago is to train which takes 10h 17m and costs $85 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $210 and takes 13h 30m.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–220 and the journey takes 10h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Topeka to Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 13h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
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 Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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 Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Topeka to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Chicago is 568 miles. It takes approximately 9h 37m to drive from Topeka to Chicago.
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