There are 4 ways to get from Topeka to Norfolk by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane MCI - ORF
6h 41m$259–635Drive 1,211.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Topeka to Norfolkcar 1,211.4 mi
20h 24m$222–320Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
34h 58m$417–961Bus
- Take the bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolkbus
36h 39m$240–477
Topeka to Norfolk by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Norfolk is to drive which costs $220 - $320 and takes 20h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Norfolk is to bus and fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $250 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Topeka station to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Topeka Station and arriving at Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 58m.
The distance between Topeka and Norfolk is 1119 miles. The road distance is 1218.4 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Norfolk without a car is to train which takes 34h 58m and costs $410 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Topeka to Norfolk, including transfers.
Topeka to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Topeka Station.
The best way to get from Topeka to Norfolk is to train which takes 34h 58m and costs $410 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $480 and takes 36h 39m.
Norfolk is 1h ahead of Topeka. It is currently 6:00 PM in Topeka and 7:00 PM in Norfolk.
Topeka to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Topeka Station to Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 34h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Topeka to Nsu Station via St Louis Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 36h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
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 Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
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
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Norfolk is 1218 miles. It takes approximately 20h 24m to drive from Topeka to Norfolk.
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