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How to get fromRapid City to Auroraby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Aurora by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RAP - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    6h 18m
    $83–357

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    22h 3m
    $277–472

  3. Drive 864.9 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Auroracar car 864.9 mi
    14h 41m
    $158–228

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RAP - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    8h 31m
    $98–427

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    24h 21m
    $207–326

  6. Bus, train via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    25h 13m
    $228–342

Rapid City to Aurora by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$277Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 844.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Aurora, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Rapid City to Lake St & Spruce St via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1, Geneva Metra Station, and Geneva Metra in around 24h 21m.

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