There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to Rapid City by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Rapid City
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ORF - RAP
7h 21m$166–646Train, bus
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg 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
46h 5m$494–1,041Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
46h 14m$342–542Drive 1,715.9 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Rapid Citycar 1,715.9 mi
30h 31m$314–453Fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane ORF - GCC
- Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
10h 24m$225–803Bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago 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
2d$344–531
Norfolk to Rapid City by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Rapid City is to fly which costs $160 - $650 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Rapid City is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $160 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Rapid City via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 14m.
The distance between Norfolk and Rapid City is 1514 miles. The road distance is 1725.9 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Rapid City without a car is to train and bus which takes 46h 5m and costs $490 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Norfolk to Rapid City, including transfers.
Norfolk to Rapid City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Rapid City is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $160 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 46h 14m.
Norfolk to Rapid City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Rapid City is 2h behind Norfolk. It is currently 9:14 AM in Norfolk and 7:14 AM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Rapid City via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 46h 14m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Gillette-Campbell County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Gillette-Campbell County Airport via Washington Dulles, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- 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 Gillette to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
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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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Rapid City is 1726 miles. It takes approximately 30h 31m to drive from Norfolk to Rapid City.
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