There are 7 ways to get from Midland to Rapid City by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (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 Mbs International Airport
best- Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MBS - RAP
9h 22m$129–493Drive to Bishop International Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Midland to Bishop International Airport (FNT)car
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane FNT - RAP
8h 13m$117–483Taxi, bus, train
- Take the taxi from Midland to Alma, MItaxi
- Take the bus from Alma, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
28h 59m$378–687Drive 1,167.5 mi
- Drive from Midland to Rapid Citycar 1,167.5 mi
19h 59m$214–308Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
- Drive from Midland to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane LAN - RAP
9h 12m$145–636Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Flint Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
29h 59m$328–528Bus
- Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Detroit Greyhoundbus
- 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
33h 10m$298–464
Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Rapid City (RAP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Midland to Rapid City is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 19h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Midland to Rapid City is to drive and fly which takes 8h 13m and costs $110 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Midland to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Bay City, MI and arriving at Rapid City via Flint Amtrak Station, Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 59m.
The distance between Midland and Rapid City is 975 miles. The road distance is 1174.3 miles.
The best way to get from Midland to Rapid City without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 28h 59m and costs $370 - $700.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Midland to Rapid City, including transfers.
Midland to Rapid City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Bay City, MI station.
The best way to get from Midland to Rapid City is to fly which takes 9h 22m and costs $120 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 29h 59m.
Midland to Rapid City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Flint Amtrak station.
Rapid City is 2h behind Midland. It is currently 11:19 PM in Midland and 9:19 PM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Midland, MI, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Rapid City (RAP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Midland to Rapid City via Bay City, MI, Flint Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 29h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Rapid City via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Rapid City via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Rapid City via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alma, MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Bay City, MI to Flint Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Bay City, MI to Detroit Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Midland to Rapid City is 1174 miles. It takes approximately 19h 59m to drive from Midland to Rapid City.
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