There are 6 ways to get from Topeka to East Lansing by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly
best- Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane MHK - LAN
7h 35m$136–671Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
15h 33m$232–472Bus
- Take the bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
18h 53m$177–299Drive 755.3 mi
- Drive from Topeka to East Lansingcar 755.3 mi
12h 51m$138–200Bus to Kansas City, fly
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane MCI - LAN
9h 8m$197–908Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
15h 40m$242–452
Topeka to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to East Lansing is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to East Lansing is to drive and fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station and NBD Harrison past Service. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Topeka station to East Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Topeka Station and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.
The distance between Topeka and East Lansing is 755 miles. The road distance is 759.7 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to East Lansing without a car is to train which takes 15h 33m and costs $230 - $480.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Topeka to East Lansing, including transfers.
Topeka to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Topeka Station.
The best way to get from Topeka to East Lansing is to train which takes 15h 33m and costs $230 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $300 and takes 18h 53m.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Topeka Station to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 15h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Topeka to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 18h 53m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Kansas City to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Topeka to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
East Lansing is 1h ahead of Topeka. It is currently 8:49 PM in Topeka and 9:49 PM in East Lansing.
Topeka to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to East Lansing is 760 miles. It takes approximately 12h 51m to drive from Topeka to East Lansing.
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