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How to get fromBurlington to Topekaby taxi, train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Burlington to Topeka by taxi, train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Burlington to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    7h 56m
    $219–359

  2. Drive 334.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burlington to Topekacar car 334.8 mi
    7h
    $62–89

  3. Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Drive from Burlington to Moline-Airport-MLIcar car
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MLI - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    10h 7m
    $153–624

  4. Fly Burlington Municipal Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane BRL - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar car
    9h 55m
    $87–398

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

Calendar103Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 384.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Burlington, IA, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Burlington to Topeka. However, you can take the taxi to Galesburg Amtrak Station then take the train to Topeka Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Burlington to Topeka in around 7h.

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