Rome2Rio

How to get fromTopeka to Southern Illinois University Carbondaleby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Southern Illinois University Carbondale

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Topeka to Southern Illinois University Carbondale by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    9h 26m
    $62–134

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Topeka Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    11h 52m
    $121–278

  3. Drive 403.5 mi

    1. Drive from Topeka to Southern Illinois University Carbondalecar car 403.5 mi
    7h 16m
    $74–107

  4. Bus to Kansas City, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane MCI - MWA
    8h 44m
    $145–613

  5. Bus to Kansas City, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MCI - STL
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    8h 47m
    $113–666

  6. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane MHK - MWA
    6h 53m
    $127–462

Kansas City (MCI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Topeka to Southern Illinois University Carbondale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 408 mi
  • Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Topeka to Southern Illinois University Carbondale via St Louis Bus Station and Carbondale Intermodal Station in around 9h 26m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound