How far is Topeka from Chicago?

It's about 748 km (464 miles) from Topeka to Chicago.

Bus Topeka to Chicago from $92 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Topeka to Chicago on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:15pm	Topeka	20h 55m	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:15pm	Topeka	12h 5m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:15pm	Topeka	12h 30m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Topeka to Chicago on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:15pm	Topeka	12h 30m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:15pm	Topeka	12h 5m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:40am	Topeka	15h 35m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	5:15pm	Topeka	20h 55m	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:40am	Topeka	15h 10m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Topeka to Chicago on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:15pm	Topeka	12h 5m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:40am	Topeka	15h 35m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	5:15pm	Topeka	20h 55m	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:15pm	Topeka	12h 30m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:40am	Topeka	15h 10m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Topeka to Chicago on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:15pm	Topeka	12h 30m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:15pm	Topeka	12h 5m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:40am	Topeka	15h 35m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	5:15pm	Topeka	20h 55m	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:40am	Topeka	15h 10m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 8:31 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Topeka to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 15 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $108, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

15h 35mAverage Duration

748 kmDistance

68kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$111 - $380	Average Duration15h 10m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$108 - $312	Average Duration15h 35m	CO₂ emissions 68kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87388 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $111

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Topeka to Chicago by bus

How far is Topeka from Chicago?
It's about 748 km (464 miles) from Topeka to Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-20

$232

11-21

$229

Today

$248

11-23

$199

11-24

$287

11-25

$340

11-26

$159

11-27

$150

The cheapest trip from Topeka to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $150

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Topeka to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $150 to $362 for a bus ticket from Topeka to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $150 which is on 2025-11-27.