Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Rapid City

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Cincinnati to Rapid City by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane CVG - RAP
    7h 30m
    $142–668

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati 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
    28h 5m
    $241–386

  3. Drive 1,170.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Rapid Citycar car 1,170.2 mi
    19h 20m
    $214–309

  4. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SDF - RAP
    8h 17m
    $150–644

  5. Bus to Dayton, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane DAY - RAP
    10h 36m
    $173–832

  6. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane CMH - RAP
    10h 36m
    $158–655

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    28h 9m
    $293–519

  8. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Madisonbus 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
    28h 59m
    $259–377

  9. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    31h 59m
    $324–612

Cincinnati to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration28h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cincinnati to Rapid City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,033.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Rapid City (RAP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Rapid City via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 28h 5m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers