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How to get fromAurora to Rapid Cityby train, bus, plane, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aurora to Rapid City by train, bus, plane, or car

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  1. Train, line 330 bus, fly

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    1. Take the train from Aurora to LaGrange Roadtrain train
    2. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane ORD - RAP
    6h 35m
    $95–420

  2. Train, bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    23h 15m
    $278–480

  3. Drive 865.1 mi

    1. Drive from Aurora to Rapid Citycar car 865.1 mi
    14h 41m
    $158–229

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    23h 29m
    $211–337

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    24h 34m
    $227–338

Aurora to Rapid City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 827.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

You can take a train from Aurora to Rapid City via LaGrange Road, La Grange/Burlington Ave., Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Madison, WI-Lake St., Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington, American & Thunderbird Station, 7th St & Hennepin Station, and Minneapolis in around 24h 34m.

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