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

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

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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 40m
    $114–478

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    24h 30m
    $250–370

  3. Drive  945.2 mi

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

  4. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane DEC - RAP
    11h 42m
    $122–494

  5. 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
    $117–465

  6. 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
    $276–517

  7. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    25h 59m
    $267–393

Champaign to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 823.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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 Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 24h 30m.

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