What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Rapid City?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Rapid City is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 14h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Rapid City?

The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $85 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago Union Station and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Rapid City via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 14m.

How far is it from Chicago Union Station to Rapid City?

The distance between Chicago Union Station and Rapid City is 812 miles. The road distance is 885.9 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago Union Station to Rapid City without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Rapid City without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h and costs $270 - $480.

How long does it take to get from Chicago Union Station to Rapid City?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Chicago Union Station to Rapid City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago Union Station to Rapid City bus from?

Chicago Union Station to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Chicago Union Station to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $85 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $330 and takes 21h 14m.

Where does the Chicago Union Station to Rapid City bus arrive?

Chicago Union Station to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago Union Station and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 1h behind Chicago Union Station. It is currently 1:05 PM in Chicago Union Station and 12:05 PM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from Chicago Union Station to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Rapid City is 886 miles. It takes approximately 14h 58m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 214+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Chicago Union Station to Rapid City - 8 ways to travel via train, plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Rapid City by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ORD - RAP
5h 42m
$88–411
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 701
21h
$274–472
Drive 880.7 mi
1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Rapid Citycar 880.7 mi
14h 58m
$161–233
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MDW - RAP
7h 42m
$114–571
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MKE - RAP
8h 26m
$150–686
Train to South Bend, fly
1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SBN - RAP
9h 25m
$124–520
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 701
21h 14m
$205–323
Bus via Madison
1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
22h 58m
$223–332

Chicago Union Station to Rapid City by train and bus

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Distance: 807.3 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rapid City (RAP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Rapid City via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 21h 14m.

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