There are 5 ways to get from Rapid City to Cleveland by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, 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 Rapid City (RAP) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane RAP - CLE
6h 20m$144–668Bus, 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 Cleveland Amtraktrain
27h 27m$347–655Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus
28h 35m$230–392Drive 1,219.1 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Clevelandcar 1,219.1 mi
21h 1m$223–322Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
32h 56m$265–410
Rapid City to Cleveland by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Cleveland is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 21h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Cleveland is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Cleveland via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 35m.
The distance between Rapid City and Cleveland is 1118 miles. The road distance is 1226.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Cleveland without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 27m and costs $340 - $700.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Rapid City to Cleveland, including transfers.
Rapid City to Cleveland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Cleveland is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $400 and takes 28h 35m.
Rapid City to Cleveland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Cleveland is 2h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 1:42 PM in Rapid City and 3:42 PM in Cleveland.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Cleveland via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago in around 28h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Rapid City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Rapid City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Rapid City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rapid City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
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
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Cleveland is 1226 miles. It takes approximately 21h 1m to drive from Rapid City to Cleveland.
There are 703+ hotels available in Cleveland.














