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How to get fromJoliet to Topekaby train, plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Joliet to Topeka by train, plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus

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

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    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane ORD - MHK
    3. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar car
    6h 11m
    $69–329

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    11h 57m
    $276–437

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    17h 2m
    $104–165

  4. Drive  530.2 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Topekacar car 530.2 mi
    8h 52m
    $97–140

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City, line 11 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    3. Take the bus from On 12Th At Charlotte Westbound Nearside to On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southboundbus bus
    4. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    8h 7m
    $148–764

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    9h
    $118–497

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane MDW - ICT
    3. Take the bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    7h 56m
    $213–854

Joliet to Topeka by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$276Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 621.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Joliet to Topeka Station via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Topeka via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, and St Louis Bus Station in around 17h 2m.

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