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How to get fromEast Lansing to Rapid Cityby plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane LAN - RAP
    7h 38m
    $157–646

  2. Bus to Detroit, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to DTW McNamara Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane DTW - RAP
    8h 57m
    $131–596

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station 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
    27h
    $338–614

  4. Drive 1,099.7 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Rapid Citycar car 1,099.7 mi
    18h 41m
    $201–290

  5. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane FNT - RAP
    9h 20m
    $151–535

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union 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
    27h 14m
    $281–441

  7. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union 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
    28h 23m
    $298–444

East Lansing to Rapid City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27hAverage Duration
Ticket$338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 947 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Rapid City (RAP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Rapid City via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 27h 14m.

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