There are 5 ways to get from Lexington to Rapid City by car, plane, bus, train, 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.
Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly
best- Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SDF - RAP
7h 41m$145–637Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
33h 11m$408–711Drive 1,247.1 mi
- Drive from Lexington to Rapid Citycar 1,247.1 mi
20h 52m$228–329Fly from Blue Grass Airport
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane LEX - RAP
9h 39m$163–718Bus
- Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
34h 13m$296–471
Lexington to Rapid City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Rapid City is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 20h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Lexington to Rapid City is to drive and fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Lexington to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Tates Creek @ Dove Run and arriving at Rapid City via Transit Center, Lexington Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 13m.
The distance between Lexington and Rapid City is 1081 miles. The road distance is 1254.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lexington to Rapid City without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 11m and costs $400 - $750.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Lexington to Rapid City, including transfers.
Lexington to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Lexington Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Lexington to Rapid City is to fly which takes 9h 39m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $480 and takes 34h 13m.
Lexington to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Rapid City is 2h behind Lexington. It is currently 6:17 PM in Lexington and 4:17 PM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Rapid City (RAP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tates Creek @ Dove Run to Rapid City via Transit Center, Walmart @ Northpark, Lexington Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 34h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Rapid City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Rapid City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Rapid City via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Rapid City via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- 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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
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 Lexington Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $90–130
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–140
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to Rapid City is 1254 miles. It takes approximately 20h 52m to drive from Lexington to Rapid City.
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