There are 8 ways to get from Topeka to South Bend by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 to South Bend
best- Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to South Bend (SBN)plane MHK - SBN
6h 22m$106–494Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
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 train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
6h 32m$78–350Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
12h 46m$99–261Bus
- Take the bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus
15h 45m$112–249Drive 625.8 mi
- Drive from Topeka to South Bendcar 625.8 mi
10h 54m$115–165Bus to Kansas City, fly to South Bend
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to South Bend (SBN)plane MCI - SBN
7h 57m$157–671Bus to Kansas City, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
8h 39m$141–604Bus to Kansas City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
9h 4m$194–907
Topeka to South Bend by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to South Bend is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to South Bend is to drive and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $100 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at South Street Station - South Bend via St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Topeka station to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Topeka Station and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
The distance between Topeka and South Bend is 644 miles. The road distance is 629.4 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 12h 46m and costs $95 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Topeka to South Bend, including transfers.
Topeka to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Topeka Station.
The best way to get from Topeka to South Bend is to train which takes 12h 46m and costs $95 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 15h 45m.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Topeka Station to South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Topeka to South Street Station - South Bend via St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 15h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Kansas City to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Kansas City to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Kansas City to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Kansas City to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Kansas City to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
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
- $80–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- 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
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.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 South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
South Bend is 1h ahead of Topeka. It is currently 3:10 PM in Topeka and 4:10 PM in South Bend.
Topeka to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to South Bend is 629 miles. It takes approximately 10h 54m to drive from Topeka to South Bend.
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