There are 7 ways to get from Topeka to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US1200 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union StationGreyhound US0421
11h 40m$79–216Train, bus
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Galesburg Amtrak StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union StationDenver
12h 56m$89–237Drive 543.8 mi
- Drive from Topeka to Indianapolis543.8 mi
9h 3m$100–144Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Indianapolis (IND)MHK - IND
7h 30m$94–439Train, bus via Chicago
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to IndianapolisFlixBus N2640 / ...
15h 16m$123–318Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to IndianapolisCardinal
16h 11m$118–293Bus to Kansas City, fly
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND)MCI - IND
6h 18m$225–526
Topeka to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Indianapolis is to bus and fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $220 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Topeka station to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Topeka Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.
The distance between Topeka and Indianapolis is 562 miles. The road distance is 547 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 11h 40m and costs $75 - $220.
It takes approximately 11h 40m to get from Topeka to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Topeka to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Topeka Station.
The best way to get from Topeka to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 11h 40m and costs $75 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $300 and takes 16h 11m.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Topeka to Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Topeka Station to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 16h 11m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
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 Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- 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/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $50–80
- Flexible Fares
- $70–110
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- 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 Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Topeka. It is currently 8:01 AM in Topeka and 9:01 AM in Indianapolis.
Topeka to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Indianapolis is 547 miles. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Topeka to Indianapolis.
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