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Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Topeka, KS

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Topeka, KS from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $81
tomorrow
Saturday
from $104
Sunday
from $121
Monday
Tuesday
from $81
Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    15h 5m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    7:50 AM
    Topeka, KS
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $81
  • Greyhound US
    15h 5m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    7:50 AM
    Topeka, KS
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $87
  • Greyhound US
    21h 50m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    7:50 AM
    Topeka, KS
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $88
  • FlixBus
    23h 35m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    11:25 PM
    Topeka, KS
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $92
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Topeka, KS via Kansas City, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      15h 5m
      0
      4:45 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      6:00 AM
      Kansas City
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $43
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Busbud
      1h 35m
      0
      6:15 AM
      Kansas City
      Greyhound Bus Station
      7:50 AM
      Topeka, KS
      Bus Stop
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $28

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    17h 15m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    11:25 PM
    Topeka, KS
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $104
  • Greyhound US
    15h 5m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    7:50 AM
    Topeka, KS
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $109
  • Greyhound US
    21h 50m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    7:50 AM
    Topeka, KS
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $114
  • FlixBus
    23h 35m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    11:25 PM
    Topeka, KS
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $134
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Topeka, KS via Kansas City, you can save more than $51? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      15h 5m
      0
      4:45 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      6:00 AM
      Kansas City
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $43
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Busbud
      1h 35m
      0
      6:15 AM
      Kansas City
      Greyhound Bus Station
      7:50 AM
      Topeka, KS
      Bus Stop
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $51

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    17h 15m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    11:25 PM
    Topeka, KS
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $121
  • Greyhound US
    15h 5m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    7:50 AM
    Topeka, KS
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $131
  • Greyhound US
    21h 50m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    7:50 AM
    Topeka, KS
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $165
  • Greyhound US
    25h 25m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    11:25 PM
    Topeka, KS
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $167
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Topeka, KS via Kansas City, you can save more than $68? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      15h 5m
      0
      4:45 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      6:00 AM
      Kansas City
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $43
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Busbud
      1h 35m
      0
      6:15 AM
      Kansas City
      Greyhound Bus Station
      7:50 AM
      Topeka, KS
      Bus Stop
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $68

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    15h 5m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    7:50 AM
    Topeka, KS
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $81
  • Greyhound US
    21h 50m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    7:50 AM
    Topeka, KS
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $81
  • Greyhound US
    17h 15m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    11:25 PM
    Topeka, KS
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $83
  • FlixBus
    23h 35m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    11:25 PM
    Topeka, KS
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $117
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Topeka, KS via Kansas City, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      15h 5m
      0
      4:45 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      6:00 AM
      Kansas City
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $43
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Busbud
      1h 35m
      0
      6:15 AM
      Kansas City
      Greyhound Bus Station
      7:50 AM
      Topeka, KS
      Bus Stop
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $28

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Topeka, KS

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Topeka, KS are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Chicago to Topeka, KS. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Chicago and Topeka, KS.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 8 buses from Chicago to Topeka, KS, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Topeka, KS, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Topeka, KS

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Chicago to Topeka, KS in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Topeka, KS starting from $81!

Cheapest Bus $81
Fastest Bus 15h 5m
Earliest Bus 10:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes 6 Ø
Distance 465.8 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Topeka, KS

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Topeka, KS: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/13/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/09
Monday 03/10
Tuesday 03/11
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 03/13
$81
Friday 03/14
Saturday 03/15
$104
Sunday 03/16
$121
Monday 03/17
Tuesday 03/18
$81
Wednesday 03/19
Thursday 03/20
$102
Friday 03/21
$114
Saturday 03/22
$104
Sunday 03/23
Monday 03/24
Tuesday 03/25
Wednesday 03/26
Thursday 03/27
Friday 03/28
Saturday 03/29
Sunday 03/30
Monday 03/31
Tuesday 04/01
Wednesday 04/02
Thursday 04/03
Friday 04/04
Saturday 04/05

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Topeka, KS

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Topeka, KS, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $81, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Topeka, KS. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $121.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Topeka, KS, with $81. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $89.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Topeka, KS

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to Topeka, KS in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to Topeka, KS, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to Topeka, KS are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Topeka, KS

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Topeka, KS.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Topeka, KS

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to Topeka, KS? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to Topeka, KS? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to Topeka, KS bus

How much does a Chicago Topeka, KS bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $81 and takes 21h 50m to reach Topeka, KS. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Topeka, KS?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $81 and $167. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Topeka, KS.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Topeka, KS each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Topeka, KS bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Topeka, KS take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Topeka, KS is offered by Greyhound US and takes 15h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $87. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Topeka, KS?

The earliest bus arriving in Topeka, KS from Chicago starts at 10:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Topeka, KS?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Topeka, KS starts at 11:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Topeka, KS route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Topeka, KS, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Topeka, KS?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Topeka, KS by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Topeka, KS bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago Topeka, KS bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Topeka, KS bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Topeka, KS on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Topeka, KS

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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