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

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There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (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
    $78–350

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 20m
    $208–330

  3. Drive 881.4 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Chicagocar car 881.4 mi
    14h 59m
    $161–233

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RAP - MDW
    6h 39m
    $93–410

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    21h 33m
    $280–488

  6. Bus via Saint Cloud

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to St. Cloudbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Saint Cloud to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 50m
    $223–345

Rapid City (RAP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest 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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Chicago Bus Station via Sioux Falls and Omaha, NE in around 21h 20m.

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