There are 9 ways to get from Rapid City to Champaign by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (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 to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane RAP - CMI
7h 45m$114–478Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RAP - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
8h 8m$103–425Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
23h 52m$272–510Drive 946 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Champaigncar 946 mi
15h 26m$173–250Fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane RAP - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
13h 9m$122–493Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, bus
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane RAP - SPI
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
8h 49m$127–503Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane RAP - BMI
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
12h 12m$105–469Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus
24h 30m$225–337Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus
27h 19m$243–370
Rapid City to Champaign by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Champaign is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 15h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Champaign is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs $110 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Illinois Terminal via Minneapolis Bus Station and Downtown Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 30m.
The distance between Rapid City and Champaign is 829 miles. The road distance is 951.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Champaign without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 52m and costs $270 - $550.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Rapid City to Champaign, including transfers.
Rapid City to Champaign bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Champaign is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs $110 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $340 and takes 24h 30m.
Rapid City to Champaign bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Champaign is 1h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 1:28 PM in Rapid City and 2:28 PM in Champaign.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Illinois Terminal via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Downtown Chicago in around 24h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Rapid City to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Rapid City to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Rapid City to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Rapid City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Rapid City to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Rapid City to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Rapid City to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Denver, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Champaign is 952 miles. It takes approximately 15h 26m to drive from Rapid City to Champaign.
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