There are 6 ways to get from Fort Wayne to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane FWA - RAP
6h 37m$138–510Bus
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
27h 17m$213–376Drive 1,029.5 mi
- Drive from Fort Wayne to Rapid Citycar 1,029.5 mi
18h 41m$188–272Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicagobus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
27h 21m$270–509Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
28h 46m$240–389Bus, train via Toledo
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
30h 31m$326–619
Fort Wayne to Rapid City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Wayne to Rapid City is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 18h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Wayne to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Wayne to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Wal-Mart and arriving at Rapid City via Fort Wayne, IN, Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 17m.
The distance between Fort Wayne and Rapid City is 961 miles. The road distance is 1035.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Wayne to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 27h 17m and costs $210 - $380.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Fort Wayne to Rapid City, including transfers.
Fort Wayne to Rapid City bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Fort Wayne, IN station.
The best way to get from Fort Wayne to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $380 and takes 27h 17m.
Fort Wayne to Rapid City bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Rapid City is 2h behind Fort Wayne. It is currently 1:00 PM in Fort Wayne and 11:00 AM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Fort Wayne, IN, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wal-Mart to Rapid City via Fort Wayne, IN, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 27h 17m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Rapid City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Wayne to Rapid City is 1036 miles. It takes approximately 18h 41m to drive from Fort Wayne to Rapid City.
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