There are 8 ways to get from Michigan to Rapid City by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak, 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.
Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane LAN - RAP
7h 40m$160–688Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane GRR - RAP
8h 51m$100–460Train, bus
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
28h 25m$316–605Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit 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
28h 40m$250–368Drive 1,154.7 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Rapid Citycar 1,154.7 mi
20h 6m$211–305Fly from Bishop International Airport
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane FNT - RAP
7h 7m$141–517Fly from Detroit
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DTW - RAP
7h 23m$133–618Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
28h 57m$282–432
Michigan to Rapid City by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Rapid City is to fly which costs $100 - $460 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Rapid City is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Rapid City via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 40m.
The distance between Michigan and Rapid City is 950 miles. The road distance is 1161.5 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Rapid City without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 25m and costs $310 - $650.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Michigan to Rapid City, including transfers.
Michigan to Rapid City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Rapid City is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $370 and takes 28h 40m.
Michigan to Rapid City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
Rapid City is 2h behind Michigan. It is currently 5:03 PM in Michigan and 3:03 PM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Rapid City via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport and Minneapolis in around 28h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Detroit to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Detroit to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Detroit to Rapid City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Rapid City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Minneapolis to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Minneapolis to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Rapid City is 1161 miles. It takes approximately 20h 6m to drive from Michigan to Rapid City.
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