There are 5 ways to get from Jackson to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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 Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane JAN - RAP
6h 40m$160–562Bus
- Take the bus from Jackson to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
31h 30m$287–480Train, bus
- Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
37h 35m$514–966Drive 1,331.2 mi
- Drive from Jackson to Rapid Citycar 1,331.2 mi
22h 20m$243–351Train, bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)
- Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
39h 39m$450–816
Jackson to Rapid City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Rapid City is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 22h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $160 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Rapid City via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 30m.
The distance between Jackson and Rapid City is 1098 miles. The road distance is 1338.9 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 31h 30m and costs $280 - $480.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Jackson to Rapid City, including transfers.
Jackson to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Jackson to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $160 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $480 and takes 31h 30m.
Jackson to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Rapid City is 1h behind Jackson. It is currently 12:03 PM in Jackson and 11:03 AM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
American Airlines flies from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Rapid City (RAP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Rapid City via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Sioux Falls in around 31h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jackson to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Jackson to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jackson to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Minneapolis to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Minneapolis to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $140–200
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Rapid City is 1339 miles. It takes approximately 22h 20m to drive from Jackson to Rapid City.
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