There are 5 ways to get from Topeka to Grand Rapids by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus
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Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly
best- Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MHK - GRR
7h 7m$156–871Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
18h 10m$109–207Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
15h 21m$147–344Drive 712.2 mi
- Drive from Topeka to Grand Rapidscar 712.2 mi
12h 7m$130–188Bus to Kansas City, fly
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MCI - GRR
9h 14m$217–1,158
Topeka to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Grand Rapids is to bus which costs $100 - $210 and takes 18h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Grand Rapids is to drive and fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $150 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at Greyhound Grand Rapids via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago and South Haven Potatoes Plus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Topeka station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Topeka Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 21m.
The distance between Topeka and Grand Rapids is 716 miles. The road distance is 716.4 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 15h 21m and costs $140 - $350.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Topeka to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Topeka to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Topeka Station.
The best way to get from Topeka to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 15h 21m and costs $140 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 18h 10m.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Topeka Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 15h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Topeka to Greyhound Grand Rapids via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago, South Haven, and South Haven Potatoes Plus in around 18h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
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
- $110–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- 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
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–27
- Website
- https://indiantrails.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 Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Topeka. It is currently 2:50 AM in Topeka and 3:50 AM in Grand Rapids.
Topeka to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Grand Rapids is 716 miles. It takes approximately 12h 7m to drive from Topeka to Grand Rapids.
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