There are 6 ways to get from Topeka to Milwaukee by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus
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Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MHK - MKE
5h 55m$135–720Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
cheapest- Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MHK - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
5h 41m$70–315Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
12h 46m$171–361Bus
- 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 Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
15h 53m$97–186Drive 609 mi
- Drive from Topeka to Milwaukeecar 609 mi
10h 34m$112–161Bus to Kansas City, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MCI - MKE
5h 59m$151–921
Topeka to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $95 - $190 and takes 15h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Milwaukee is to drive and fly and bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $65 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Topeka station to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Topeka Station and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
The distance between Topeka and Milwaukee is 601 miles. The road distance is 612.6 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 12h 46m and costs $170 - $370.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Topeka to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Topeka to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Topeka Station.
The best way to get from Topeka to Milwaukee is to train which takes 12h 46m and costs $170 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 15h 53m.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Topeka Station to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Topeka to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 53m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–900
Flights from Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–950
Flights from Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $150–900
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
- $140–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Topeka to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Topeka to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Milwaukee is 613 miles. It takes approximately 10h 34m to drive from Topeka to Milwaukee.
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