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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Rapid City (Station) is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 14h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Rapid City (Station) is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $85 - $410.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Rapid City (Station). However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Rapid City via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 5m.

How far is it from Chicago to Rapid City (Station)?

The distance between Chicago and Rapid City (Station) is 811 miles. The road distance is 886.3 miles.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Chicago to Rapid City (Station), including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Chicago to Rapid City (Station)?

The best way to get from Chicago to Rapid City (Station) is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $85 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $330 and takes 21h 5m.

Where does the Chicago to Rapid City (Station) bus arrive?

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

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

Rapid City (Station) is 1h behind Chicago. It is currently 1:58 PM in Chicago and 12:58 PM in Rapid City (Station).

Can I drive from Chicago to Rapid City (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Rapid City (Station) is 886 miles. It takes approximately 14h 59m to drive from Chicago to Rapid City (Station).

Where can I stay near Rapid City (Station)?

There are 214+ hotels available in Rapid City (Station).

Chicago to Rapid City (Station) - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Rapid City (Station) 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
6h 14m
$88–410
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
$276–473
Drive 881.2 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Rapid City (Station)car 881.2 mi
14h 59m
$161–233
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MDW - RAP
8h 12m
$114–570
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
9h 11m
$151–685
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 51m
$124–519
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 5m
$206–324
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 57m
$223–332

Chicago to Rapid City (Station) by train and bus

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$276Cheapest Price

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Distance: 806 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rapid City (Station), 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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