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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Rapid City by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane LAN - RAP
    8h 16m
    $115–488

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station 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 1m
    $475–746

  3. Drive  1,088.5 mi

    1. Drive from Lansing to Rapid Citycar car 1,088.5 mi
    19h 4m
    $199–287

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union 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
    27h 55m

  5. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    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
    29h 1m

Lansing to Rapid City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$475Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 944.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Rapid City (RAP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St to Rapid City via EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 27h 55m.

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