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How to get fromChampaign to Rapid Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane CMI - RAP
    6h 46m
    $119–468

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Rapid Citybus bus
    22h 25m
    $216–339

  3. Drive 945.2 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Rapid Citycar car 945.2 mi
    15h 29m
    $173–250

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane ORD - RAP
    8h 22m
    $135–495

  5. Bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane BMI - RAP
    10h 17m
    $120–469

  6. Bus via Sioux Falls

    1. Take the bus from Champaign to Omahabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    23h 50m
    $240–346

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana 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
    24h 36m
    $314–557

Champaign to Rapid City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$314Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 823.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Rapid City via Des Moines and Albert Lea in around 22h 25m.

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