There are 10 ways to get from Milwaukee to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MKE - RAP
6h 52m$123–618Bus to Appleton International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus
- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ATW - RAP
9h 49m$116–458Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 701
18h 50m$222–313Drive 838.9 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Rapid Citycar 838.9 mi
12h 52m$154–222Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ORD - RAP
6h 31m$119–427Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MSN - RAP
9h 25m$124–589Bus to Green Bay, fly
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Green Bay, WI - Transitbus
- Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Rapid City (RAP)plane GRB - RAP
9h 35m$137–502Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MDW - RAP
9h 15m$139–624Train, bus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 701
19h 21m$229–394Bus via Airport
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 701
21h 47m$192–287
Milwaukee to Rapid City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Rapid City is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 12h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Rapid City is to bus and fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $110 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Rapid City via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Rapid City is 785 miles. The road distance is 843.8 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 18h 50m and costs $220 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Milwaukee to Rapid City, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $320 and takes 18h 50m.
Milwaukee to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Rapid City is 1h behind Milwaukee. It is currently 7:18 PM in Milwaukee and 6:18 PM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Rapid City (RAP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Rapid City via Minneapolis in around 18h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Green Bay to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee to Green Bay, WI - Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Rapid City is 844 miles. It takes approximately 12h 52m to drive from Milwaukee to Rapid City.
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