There are 5 ways to get from Utica to Topeka by train, plane, car, train (Amtrak), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
best- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane SYR - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
11h 35m$168–941Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain Southwest Chief
24h 58m$296–700Drive 1,231.8 mi
- Drive from Utica to Topekacar 1,231.8 mi
20h 54m$225–325Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SYR - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
12h 17m$257–1,229Train to Albany County Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ALB - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
12h 53m$274–1,314
Utica to Topeka by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Utica to Topeka is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 20h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Utica to Topeka is to train and fly and drive which takes 11h 35m and costs $160 - $950.
No, there is no direct train from Utica station to Topeka station. However, there are services departing from Utica Amtrak Station and arriving at Topeka Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 58m.
The distance between Utica and Topeka is 1232 miles. The road distance is 1239 miles.
The best way to get from Utica to Topeka without a car is to train which takes 24h 58m and costs $290 - $700.
It takes approximately 11h 35m to get from Utica to Topeka, including transfers.
Utica to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Utica Amtrak Station.
Topeka is 1h behind Utica. It is currently 1:29 PM in Utica and 12:29 PM in Topeka.
Utica to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Utica to Topeka is 1239 miles. It takes approximately 20h 54m to drive from Utica to Topeka.
What companies run services between Utica, NY, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
You can take a train from Utica Amtrak Station to Topeka Station via Chicago Union Station in around 24h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Philadelphia, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Kansas City via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Albany County Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Albany County Airport to Kansas City via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–410
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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