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Kansas Museum of History
Leading local history museum with Kansas political, military, and everyday life exhibits. A strong introduction to the city and state.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kansas City, MO to Topeka, KS is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kansas City, MO to Topeka, KS will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
On Thu, Nov 05, we found 2 trains from Kansas City, MO to Topeka, KS, including 2 direct services.
On Thu, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 95 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
On Thu, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Trains from Kansas City, MO to Topeka, KS run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 but you can travel from only $14 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 59 miles (95 km) distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 59 miles (95 km) |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 4:25 AM |
Last train 10:17 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Kansas City, MO to Topeka, KS trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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311 Missouri River Runner · 3 Southwest Chief | 1:20 PM Independence Station, Independence, MO | 10h01 | 11:21 PM Topeka Station, Topeka, KS | 1 transfer | |
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![]() | 3:17 AM Kansas City, MO | 1h44 | 5:01 AM Topeka, KS | 0 transfersDirect | |
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3 Southwest Chief | 9:37 PM Kansas City Station, Kansas City, MO | 1h44 | 11:21 PM Topeka Station, Topeka, KS | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 4 | |||||
![]() | 4:17 AM Kansas City, MO | 1h44 | 6:01 AM Topeka, KS | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Leading local history museum with Kansas political, military, and everyday life exhibits. A strong introduction to the city and state.
Museum and historic site preserving the Brown v. Board story. Essential for understanding civil rights history in Topeka and the nation.
Family-friendly museum focused on Kansas National Guard and military history, with aircraft, vehicles, and engaging exhibits.
Large urban park with rose gardens, trails, a zoo, and seasonal events. Ideal for a relaxed walk and one of Topeka’s classic green spaces.
Downtown arts and entertainment district with murals, venues, and public events. Good for strolling and seeing a livelier side of Topeka.
Wooded nature area with hiking trails, prairie views, and wildlife habitat on the city edge. Popular with locals for walking and birding.
Smoked pork or beef burnt ends are a Kansas barbecue staple, prized for smoky bark, rich fat, and slow-cooked flavor common across local smokehouses.
Slow-smoked beef brisket is central to regional barbecue culture, served sliced with rub and smoke-forward flavor rather than heavy sauce.
Kansas-style pork ribs are rubbed, smoked low and slow, and often finished with sweet-tangy barbecue sauce popular in the region.
Historic diner-style restaurant serving chicken fried steak, pies, and Midwestern comfort food in a nostalgic atmosphere.
Upscale-casual American restaurant with steaks, seafood, and polished service, suited for a more refined night out.
Long-running casual barbecue spot known for smoked meats, burnt ends, and classic Kansas sides in a relaxed setting.
Moderate for U.S. travel. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than major U.S. cities, while car travel is common and local transit options are limited.
Tip 15-20% at restaurants, about 10-15% for taxis, and spare change or $1 at cafes. Tips are customary and often expected for table service.
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Most Kansas City, MO to Topeka, KS trains use the Kansas City Station to Topeka Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Kansas City, MO and Topeka, KS train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kansas City Station is 1 km from Kansas City city centre. Public transport options include:
Kansas City Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Pierpont's at Union Station, Harvey's at Union Station
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Kansas City Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Kansas City Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kansas City Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kansas City Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kansas City Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center, Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center, Hotel Kansas City.
Topeka Station is 1 km from Topeka city centre. Public transport options include:
Topeka Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Topeka Station.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Topeka Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Topeka Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Topeka Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Topeka Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Topeka Station: Ramps.
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