There are 11 ways to get from Ohio to Rapid City by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
best- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Rapid City (RAP)plane CMH - RAP
7h 58m$133–619Fly from Akron
cheapest- Fly from Akron (CAK) to Rapid City (RAP)plane CAK - RAP
8h 21m$125–545Bus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
29h 35m$246–401Drive 1,183.9 mi
- Drive from Columbus to Rapid Citycar 1,183.9 mi
21h 40m$217–313Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane CLE - RAP
7h 31m$134–618Fly from Dayton
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DAY - RAP
8h 12m$163–818Fly from Covington
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Rapid City (RAP)plane CVG - RAP
7h 58m$145–670Bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DTW - RAP
9h$161–656Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
29h 39m$303–534Bus via Columbus - Mound St
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
29h 45m$228–397Bus, train via Toledo
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
30h 28m$331–629
Ohio to Rapid City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ohio to Rapid City is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 21h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ohio to Rapid City is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohio to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Columbus and arriving at Rapid City via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 35m.
The distance between Ohio and Rapid City is 1099 miles. The road distance is 1190.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ohio to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 29h 35m and costs $240 - $410.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Ohio to Rapid City, including transfers.
Ohio to Rapid City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Columbus station.
The best way to get from Ohio to Rapid City is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $410 and takes 29h 35m.
Ohio to Rapid City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Rapid City is 2h behind Ohio. It is currently 12:34 PM in Ohio and 10:34 AM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Ohio, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Rapid City (RAP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Rapid City via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 29h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Rapid City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Rapid City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Dayton to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Dayton to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Dayton to Rapid City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Covington to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Covington to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Covington to Rapid City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Akron to Rapid City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Akron to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Detroit to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- 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
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Ohio to Rapid City is 1191 miles. It takes approximately 21h 40m to drive from Ohio to Rapid City.
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