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

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There are 6 ways to get from Elkhart to Rapid City by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SBN - RAP
    6h 57m
    $149–514

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane ORD - RAP
    7h 59m
    $136–449

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elkhart 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
    24h 16m
    $417–638

  4. Drive  978.1 mi

    1. Drive from Elkhart to Rapid Citycar car 978.1 mi
    17h 35m
    $179–258

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elkhart 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
    24h 30m

  6. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Elkhart 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
    25h 43m

Elkhart to Rapid City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$417Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 890.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Rapid City via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 24h 30m.

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