There are 10 ways to get from Rapid City to Indiana by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, 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 Fort Wayne International Airport
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane RAP - FWA
5h 54m$131–500Fly 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 Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 37m$76–350Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
25h 25m$227–347Bus, 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 Indianapolistrain
26h 16m$287–565Drive 1,064.3 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Indianapoliscar 1,064.3 mi
17h 27m$195–281Fly to Indianapolis
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane RAP - IND
6h 40m$133–667Fly to Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane RAP - LAF
10h 31m$98–457Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RAP - MDW
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
7h 16m$96–440Fly to South Bend, train
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to South Bend (SBN)plane RAP - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Gary Metro Centertrain
7h 51m$132–678Bus 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 Madison to Indianapolisbus
27h$247–350
Rapid City to Indiana by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Indiana is to fly and train which costs $75 - $350 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Indiana is to fly and train which takes 5h 37m and costs $75 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Indianapolis via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 25m.
The distance between Rapid City and Indiana is 961 miles. The road distance is 1070.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Indiana without a car is to bus which takes 25h 25m and costs $220 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Rapid City to Indiana, including transfers.
Rapid City to Indiana bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Indiana is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $130 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $350 and takes 25h 25m.
Rapid City to Indiana bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Indiana is 2h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 7:41 PM in Rapid City and 9:41 PM in Indiana.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Indiana, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Indianapolis via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Rapid City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Rapid City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Rapid City to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Rapid City to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Rapid City to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Rapid City to Purdue University Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Rapid City to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Rapid City to South Bend via Denver, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
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
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- 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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Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Indiana is 1071 miles. It takes approximately 17h 27m to drive from Rapid City to Indiana.
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