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Charleston to Topeka trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Charleston and Topeka takes 27h 52m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Charleston to Topeka. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

27h 52m
Duration
1,032 mi
Distance
$675
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Charleston to Topeka train times

Trains run twice a week between Charleston and Topeka. The service departs Charleston at 9:09 PM at night, which arrives into Topeka at 00:01:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 27h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak27h 52m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak27h 52m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Charleston to Topeka? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,031.8 mi
  • Duration: 27h 52m

What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a train from Charleston Station to Topeka Station via Chicago Union Station in around 24h 52m.

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