What is the cheapest way to get from Topeka to Detroit Lakes?

The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Detroit Lakes is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Topeka to Detroit Lakes?

The fastest way to get from Topeka to Detroit Lakes is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 8h 55m and costs $210 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Topeka and Detroit Lakes?

No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to Detroit Lakes. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at Detroit Lakes via Kansas City, Des Moines, Minneapolis and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Topeka and Detroit Lakes?

No, there is no direct train from Topeka station to Detroit Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Topeka Station and arriving at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 18m.

How far is it from Topeka to Detroit Lakes?

The distance between Topeka and Detroit Lakes is 678 miles. The road distance is 617.8 miles.

How do I travel from Topeka to Detroit Lakes without a car?

The best way to get from Topeka to Detroit Lakes without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 53m and costs $100 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Topeka to Detroit Lakes?

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Topeka to Detroit Lakes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Topeka to Detroit Lakes bus from?

Topeka to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.

Where do I catch the Topeka to Detroit Lakes train from?

Topeka to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Topeka Station.

Train or bus from Topeka to Detroit Lakes?

The best way to get from Topeka to Detroit Lakes is to train which takes 23h 18m and costs $290 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $350 and takes 18h 5m.

Where does the Topeka to Detroit Lakes bus arrive?

Topeka to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.

Where does the Topeka to Detroit Lakes train arrive?

Topeka to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Topeka to Detroit Lakes?

Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Detroit Lakes is 618 miles. It takes approximately 10h 9m to drive from Topeka to Detroit Lakes.

How do I get a train ticket from Topeka to Detroit Lakes?

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Where can I stay near Detroit Lakes?

There are 93+ hotels available in Detroit Lakes.

Topeka to Detroit Lakes - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, taxi, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Topeka to Detroit Lakes by bus, plane, taxi, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Hector International Airport, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MCI - FAR
3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
8h 55m
$213–624
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
5. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
18h 5m
$72–350
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
4. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
15h 53m
$107–340
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
23h 18m
$296–654
Drive 614.2 mi
1. Drive from Topeka to Detroit Lakescar 614.2 mi
10h 9m
$113–162
Bus, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MCI - BRD
3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
11h 22m
$141–569
Bus, fly to Grand Forks International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane MCI - GFK
3. Take the train from Grand Forks Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 56m
$169–613

Topeka to Detroit Lakes by bus and train

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15h 53mAverage Duration

$107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 674.2 mi
Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

You can take a train from Topeka Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 23h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Topeka to Detroit Lakes via Kansas City, Des Moines, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 18h 5m.

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