There are 5 ways to get from Rapid City to Minneapolis by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane TVC - MSP
2h 31m$132–484Drive 590.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rapid City to Minneapoliscar 590.7 mi
11h 24m$108–156Taxi, bus, train
- Take the taxi from Rapid City to Kingsleytaxi
- Take the bus from Kingsley to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
18h 57m$292–553Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
20h 38m$268–488Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to St. Ignacebus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Escanaba, MIbus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Green Bay, WI - Transitbus
- Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
21h 2m$175–305
Traverse City (TVC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 11h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $130 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Woodland Creek Park-n-Ride and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Traverse City, MI, St. Ignace Transportation Center, Escanaba and Green Bay Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 2m.
The distance between Rapid City and Minneapolis is 404 miles. The road distance is 594.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Minneapolis without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 18h 57m and costs $290 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Rapid City to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Rapid City to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $130 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $310 and takes 21h 2m.
Rapid City to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at St. Ignace station.
Minneapolis is 1h behind Rapid City. It is currently 8:29 AM in Rapid City and 7:29 AM in Minneapolis.
What companies run services between Rapid City, MI, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rapid City to Minneapolis Bus Station via Woodland Creek Park-n-Ride, Traverse City, MI, St. Ignace Transportation Center, Escanaba, and Green Bay Transit Center in around 21h 2m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- 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
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 Kingsley to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Escanaba, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Green Bay, WI - Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Minneapolis is 594 miles. It takes approximately 11h 24m to drive from Rapid City to Minneapolis.
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