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

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RAP - ORD
    4h 24m
    $73–350

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 702
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    20h 21m
    $242–435

  3. Drive  876.9 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Chicagocar car 876.9 mi
    15h 18m
    $160–232

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RAP - MDW
    6h 31m
    $93–440

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 702
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    20h 40m
    $205–302

  6. Bus 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
    23h 21m
    $223–335

Rapid City to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 806.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Chicago Bus Station via Minneapolis Bus Station in around 20h 40m.

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