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

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

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  1. 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 plane ORD - RAP
    6h 3m
    $86–396

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 701
    22h 34m
    $249–451

  3. Drive  896 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Rapid Citycar car 896 mi
    14h 17m
    $164–237

  4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MDW - RAP
    7h 41m
    $116–576

  5. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MKE - RAP
    9h 34m
    $158–657

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    23h 29m
    $230–348

  7. Bus via Bloomington

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus 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
    23h 34m
    $222–331

Evanston to Rapid City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 818.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Rapid City, 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 Dodge Station to Rapid City via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Madison, and Minneapolis in around 23h 29m.

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