How much is the bus ticket from Topeka to Chicago?

The cheapest coach tickets from Topeka to Chicago start from £56. The average price for this route is around £92. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Topeka to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from Topeka to Chicago is 15h 25m, covering a distance of 464 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 16h 20m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Topeka to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Topeka to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Topeka to Chicago at 06:40. And the latest bus departs at 17:35.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Topeka to Chicago?

A bus journey from Topeka to Chicago produces an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Topeka to Chicago from £53 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Topeka to Chicago on 29 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:35	Topeka	12h 10m	05:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:35	Topeka	11h 45m	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	17:35	Topeka	20h 35m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Topeka to Chicago on 30 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:40	Topeka	15h 25m	22:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:35	Topeka	11h 45m	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:35	Topeka	12h 10m	05:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	17:35	Topeka	20h 35m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	06:40	Topeka	16h 20m	23:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Topeka to Chicago on 31 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:40	Topeka	15h 25m	22:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:35	Topeka	11h 45m	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:35	Topeka	12h 10m	05:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	17:35	Topeka	20h 35m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	06:40	Topeka	16h 20m	23:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Topeka to Chicago on 1 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:40	Topeka	16h 20m	23:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:35	Topeka	11h 45m	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:40	Topeka	15h 25m	22:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	17:35	Topeka	20h 35m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:35	Topeka	12h 10m	05:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Topeka to Chicago on 2 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:35	Topeka	11h 45m	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:40	Topeka	15h 25m	22:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	17:35	Topeka	20h 35m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:35	Topeka	12h 10m	05:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	06:40	Topeka	16h 20m	23:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Topeka to Chicago on 3 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:35	Topeka	12h 10m	05:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:35	Topeka	11h 45m	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:40	Topeka	15h 25m	22:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	17:35	Topeka	20h 35m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	06:40	Topeka	16h 20m	23:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Topeka to Chicago on 4 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:35	Topeka	11h 45m	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:40	Topeka	15h 25m	22:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	17:35	Topeka	20h 35m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:35	Topeka	12h 10m	05:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	06:40	Topeka	16h 20m	23:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Topeka to Chicago on 5 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:35	Topeka	11h 45m	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:40	Topeka	15h 25m	22:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	17:35	Topeka	20h 35m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:35	Topeka	12h 10m	05:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	06:40	Topeka	16h 20m	23:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

15h 35mAverage duration

464 milesDistance

68kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£56 - £225	Average duration15h 25m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£57 - £204	Average duration15h 35m	CO₂ emissions 68kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,460 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87460 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £56

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Topeka to Chicago

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Topeka to Chicago?
The cheapest coach tickets from Topeka to Chicago start from £56. The average price for this route is around £92. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Topeka to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Topeka to Chicago is 15h 25m, covering a distance of 464 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 16h 20m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Topeka to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Topeka to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Topeka to Chicago at 06:40. And the latest bus departs at 17:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Topeka to Chicago?
A bus journey from Topeka to Chicago produces an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

27/12

£141

28/12

£140

Today

£114

30/12

£96

31/12

£88

The cheapest trip from Topeka to Chicago was searched and found on 31 Dec 2025 with a price of £88

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 £88 to £179 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 £88, which is on 2025-12-31.