There are 6 ways to get from Topeka to La Crosse by car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or bus
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 La Crosse (LSE)plane MHK - LSE
5h 34m$106–440Drive 492.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Topeka to La Crossecar 492.5 mi
9h 10m$90–130Bus
- Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to La Crossebus
14h 55m$114–212Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
16h 16m$228–496Bus to Kansas City, fly
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to La Crosse (LSE)plane MCI - LSE
8h 58m$157–627Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to La Crossebus
16h 16m$112–207
Topeka to La Crosse by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to La Crosse is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to La Crosse is to drive and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $100 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at La Crosse via Kansas City and St. Paul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Topeka station to La Crosse station. However, there are services departing from Topeka Station and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 16m.
The distance between Topeka and La Crosse is 504 miles. The road distance is 495.3 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to La Crosse without a car is to bus which takes 14h 55m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Topeka to La Crosse, including transfers.
Topeka to La Crosse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Topeka Station.
The best way to get from Topeka to La Crosse is to bus which takes 14h 55m and costs $110 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $500 and takes 16h 16m.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Topeka to La Crosse via Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and St. Paul in around 14h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Topeka Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 16h 16m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to La Crosse via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Kansas City to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from St. Paul to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from St. Paul to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
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
- Omnibus Express
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More Questions & Answers
Topeka to La Crosse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Topeka to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to La Crosse is 495 miles. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Topeka to La Crosse.
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