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

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There are 9 ways to get from Indianapolis to Rapid City by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Indianapolis

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane IND - RAP
    7h 41m
    $123–568

  2. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane LAF - RAP
    9h 35m
    $117–500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus 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
    25h 45m
    $228–351

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis 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
    27h
    $293–555

  5. Drive  1,063.6 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Rapid Citycar car 1,063.6 mi
    17h 30m
    $195–281

  6. Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane FWA - RAP
    9h 38m
    $138–542

  7. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane CVG - RAP
    10h 13m
    $160–696

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

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane ORD - RAP
    10h 46m
    $134–503

  9. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Madisonbus 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
    26h 29m
    $247–353

Indianapolis to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 937.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Rapid City (RAP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Rapid City via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 25h 45m.

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