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How to get fromEau Claire to Rapid Cityby bus, plane, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Eau Claire to Rapid City by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MSP - RAP
    6h 16m
    $109–452

  2. Drive to Central Wisconsin Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Eau Claire to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)car car
    2. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane CWA - RAP
    7h 18m
    $100–423

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus Madison
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 701
    15h 23m
    $168–237

  4. Drive 656.7 mi

    1. Drive from Eau Claire to Rapid Citycar car 656.7 mi
    10h 25m
    $120–174

  5. Fly from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane EAU - RAP
    9h 14m
    $110–470

  6. Drive to Rhinelander, fly

    1. Drive from Eau Claire to Rhinelander (RHI)car car
    2. Fly from Rhinelander (RHI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane RHI - RAP
    7h 51m
    $109–436

Eau Claire to Rapid City by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration15h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 599 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Eau Claire, WI, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Rapid City via Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington, American & Thunderbird Station, 7th St & Hennepin Station, and Minneapolis in around 15h 23m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) to Rapid City (RAP) 4 times a day.

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