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

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

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  1. 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 plane ORD - RAP
    5h 29m
    $84–391

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 701
    21h
    $248–435

  3. Drive  874.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Rapid Citycar car 874.3 mi
    15h 27m
    $160–231

  4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MDW - RAP
    6h 58m
    $114–571

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MKE - RAP
    8h 34m
    $145–678

  6. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SBN - RAP
    8h 59m
    $121–512

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 701
    21h 5m
    $204–305

  8. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St 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
    22h 49m
    $223–332

Chicago to Rapid City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21hAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 806.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Chicago, 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 bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rapid City via Minneapolis in around 21h 5m.

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