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

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There are 8 ways to get from Waukegan 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 Waukegan to Clybourntrain 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 19m
    $69–329

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    12h 1m
    $279–440

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus bus
    17h 3m
    $115–190

  4. Drive  589.5 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to Topekacar car 589.5 mi
    10h 17m
    $108–156

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

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    8h 58m
    $143–717

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

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain 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 6m
    $113–487

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Salina Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane plane ORD - SLN
    3. Take the bus from Salina to Topekabus bus
    8h 26m
    $89–366

  8. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKE - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    9h 15m
    $160–774

Waukegan to Topeka by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 610.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Waukegan to Topeka Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Topeka via California & 35th Street, Cottage Grove & Woodland Park, 35th Street & Cottage Grove, State & 95th Street, Chicago, and St Louis Bus Station in around 17h 3m.

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