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

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There are 9 ways to get from Michigan to Rapid City by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Bishop International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane FNT - RAP
    6h 42m
    $136–507

  2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane GRR - RAP
    8h 17m
    $100–450

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Detroit 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
    28h 25m
    $517–791

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    28h 40m
    $252–369

  5. Drive  1,154.7 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Rapid Citycar car 1,154.7 mi
    20h 6m
    $211–305

  6. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane LAN - RAP
    8h 13m
    $115–478

  7. Fly from Detroit

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane DTW - RAP
    7h 39m
    $143–668

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

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane ORD - RAP
    9h 51m
    $178–513

  9. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Detroit 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
    28h 57m

Michigan to Rapid City by tram, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$517Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 985.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Rapid City (RAP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Rapid City via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport and Minneapolis in around 28h 40m.

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