There are 6 ways to get from Topeka to Lansing by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, or train
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
best- Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane MHK - LAN
9h 11m$84–419Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
16h$391–608Bus
- Take the bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
19h 33mDrive 751.4 mi
- Drive from Topeka to Lansingcar 751.4 mi
12h 46m$138–199Bus to Kansas City, fly
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane MCI - LAN
8h 20m$135–606Train, bus
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Lansingbus
18h 43m
Topeka to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Lansing is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Lansing is to bus and fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, NBD Harrison past Service and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Topeka station to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Topeka Station and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.
The distance between Topeka and Lansing is 750 miles. The road distance is 755.8 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 16h and costs $390 - $650.
It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Topeka to Lansing, including transfers.
Topeka to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Topeka Station.
The best way to get from Topeka to Lansing is to train which takes 16h and costs $390 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 33m.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Topeka Station to WBD Michigan at Museum Drive via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 16h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Topeka to NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 19h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Kansas City to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
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
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo to Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Topeka to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Topeka. It is currently 11:35 AM in Topeka and 12:35 PM in Lansing.
Topeka to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Lansing is 756 miles. It takes approximately 12h 46m to drive from Topeka to Lansing.
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