What is the cheapest way to get from Evanston to Rapid City?

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Rapid City is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 14h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to Rapid City?

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $95 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Evanston station to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Dodge Station and arriving at Rapid City via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Madison and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.

How far is it from Evanston to Rapid City?

The distance between Evanston and Rapid City is 823 miles. The road distance is 880.3 miles.

How do I travel from Evanston to Rapid City without a car?

The best way to get from Evanston to Rapid City without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 34m and costs $270 - $490.

How long does it take to get from Evanston to Rapid City?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Evanston to Rapid City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Rapid City bus from?

Evanston to Rapid City bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.

Bus or fly from Evanston to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Evanston to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $95 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus via Madison, which costs $200 - $340 and takes 23h 10m.

Where does the Evanston to Rapid City bus arrive?

Evanston to Rapid City bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.

What is the time difference between Evanston and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 1h behind Evanston. It is currently 11:37 PM in Evanston and 10:37 PM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from Evanston to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Rapid City is 880 miles. It takes approximately 14h 59m to drive from Evanston to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 210+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Evanston to Rapid City - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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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 ORD - RAP
6h 3m
$96–416
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 701
22h 34m
$279–481
Drive 875.1 mi
1. Drive from Evanston to Rapid Citycar 875.1 mi
14h 59m
$160–231
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MDW - RAP
8h 10m
$116–576
Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MKE - RAP
9h 3m
$150–659
Bus via Madison
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
2. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
23h 10m
$205–338
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150S
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 701
25h 40m
$217–353

Evanston to Rapid City by train and bus

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22h 34mAverage Duration

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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) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dodge Station to Rapid City via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Madison, and Minneapolis in around 23h 10m.

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