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How to get fromRapid City to Eau Claireby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rapid City to Eau Claire by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane RAP - MSP
    2. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 12m
    $115–474

  2. Fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane plane RAP - EAU
    7h 30m
    $106–475

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 702
    2. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Minneapolis
    14h 24m
    $167–229

  4. Drive 656.8 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Eau Clairecar car 656.8 mi
    10h 25m
    $120–174

  5. Fly to Rhinelander, drive

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane plane RAP - RHI
    2. Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Eau Clairecar car
    10h 41m
    $108–435

Rapid City to Eau Claire by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration14h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 601.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Eau Claire, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Rapid City to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop via Minneapolis, Target Field Station Platform 2, Stadium Village Station, and U of MN Campus in around 14h 24m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) every 4 hours.

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