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

The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Rapid City is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 14h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Joliet to Rapid City is to train and fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $95 - $420.

How far is it from Joliet to Rapid City?

The distance between Joliet and Rapid City is 852 miles. The road distance is 907.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Joliet to Rapid City without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 20m and costs $280 - $500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Joliet to Rapid City, including transfers.

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

Joliet to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Joliet to Rapid City bus arrive?

Joliet to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Joliet and Rapid City?

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

Can I drive from Joliet to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Rapid City is 908 miles. It takes approximately 14h 38m to drive from Joliet to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 204+ hotels available in Rapid City.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Joliet and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at Rapid City via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway Orange Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 49m.

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

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Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ORD - RAP
6h 45m
$99–418
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
23h 20m
$284–496
Drive 902.4 mi
1. Drive from Joliet to Rapid Citycar 902.4 mi
14h 38m
$165–238
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MDW - RAP
8h 20m
$119–575
Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly
1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normaltrain
2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane BMI - RAP
10h 23m
$125–494
Train, bus via Madison
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
24h 50m
$231–343
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 701
25h 49m
$215–343

Joliet to Rapid City by train, tram, foot, and bus

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23h 20mAverage Duration

$284Cheapest Price

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Distance: 847.1 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

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, 900 W Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 25h 49m.

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