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How to get fromAurora to Topekaby plane, car, train (Amtrak), train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Aurora to Topeka by plane, car, train (Amtrak), train, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane ORD - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar car
    5h 49m
    $80–371

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    10h 14m
    $154–314

  3. Drive 542.2 mi

    1. Drive from Aurora to Topekacar car 542.2 mi
    9h 18m
    $99–143

  4. Train, line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the train from Aurora to LaGrange Roadtrain train
    2. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    4. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    8h 42m
    $399–819

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    8h 55m
    $158–717

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Salina Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane plane ORD - SLN
    2. Take the bus from Salina to Topekabus bus
    8h 7m
    $103–413

Aurora to Topeka by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 602.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Topeka Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–310 and the journey takes 9h 3m.

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