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How to get fromTopeka to Lafayetteby bus, plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Topeka to Lafayette by bus, plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Bus to Kansas City, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MCI - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    6h 59m
    $134–752

  2. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane MHK - LAF
    7h 38m
    $77–397

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    14h 18m
    $340–532

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    14h 35m
    $111–199

  5. Drive  547.7 mi

    1. Drive from Topeka to Lafayettecar car 547.7 mi
    9h 18m
    $94–136

  6. Bus to Kansas City, fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane MCI - LAF
    8h 18m
    $96–518

  7. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MHK - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 12m
    $126–414

  8. Bus to Kansas City, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 5m
    $157–632

  9. Bus to Kansas City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 37m
    $135–505

Topeka to Lafayette by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration14h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 605.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Topeka Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 14h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Topeka to Lafayette Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 14h 35m.

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