There are 6 ways to get from Topeka to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
11h 40m$72–190Train, bus
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
15h 16m$118–287Drive 543.8 mi
- Drive from Topeka to Indianapoliscar 543.8 mi
9h 8m$100–144Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MHK - IND
8h 42m$94–459Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
16h 11m$113–282Bus to Kansas City, fly
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MCI - IND
6h 23m$215–516
Topeka to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $70 - $190 and takes 11h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Indianapolis is to bus and fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $210 - $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 556 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 $70 - $190.
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 $70 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $290 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 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
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
- $80–220
- 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
- $30–65
- 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
- $40–130
- 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
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
- $35–70
- 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 Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Topeka. It is currently 3:43 PM in Topeka and 4:43 PM 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 8m to drive from Topeka to Indianapolis.
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