Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Rapid City

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Joliet to Rapid City by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane ORD - RAP
    6h 58m
    $79–358

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    23h 21m
    $368–560

  3. Drive  902.4 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Rapid Citycar car 902.4 mi
    14h 38m
    $160–231

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MDW - RAP
    8h 13m
    $119–575

  5. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane BMI - RAP
    11h 6m
    $145–520

  6. Train, train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SBN - RAP
    11h 57m
    $111–460

  7. Train, bus via Madison

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    24h 46m
    $228–340

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 701
    25h 49m
    $215–333

Joliet to Rapid City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$368Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Joliet to Rapid City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 847 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Rapid City via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway Orange Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 25h 49m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There