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How to get fromChicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Topekaby plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Topeka by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Fly 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
    2h 56m
    $71–350

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    11h 30m
    $152–335

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    16h 26m
    $96–183

  4. Drive 569.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Topekacar car 569.9 mi
    9h 35m
    $104–151

  5. Fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus bus
    5h 27m
    $364–763

  6. Fly 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
    5h 15m
    $92–393

Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Topeka by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 563.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–330 and the journey takes 9h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from O'Hare to Topeka via Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 16h 26m.

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