There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane RAP - IND
7h$143–667Fly to Purdue University Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane RAP - LAF
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
12h 35m$111–501Bus
- 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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus
24h 45m$233–347Bus, 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 15m$292–555Drive 1,064.3 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Indianapoliscar 1,064.3 mi
17h 27m$195–281Bus 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 Indianapolis by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 17h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 7h and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 45m.
The distance between Rapid City and Indianapolis is 942 miles. The road distance is 1070.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 24h 45m and costs $230 - $350.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Rapid City to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Rapid City to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 7h and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $350 and takes 24h 45m.
Rapid City to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Indianapolis is 2h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 3:14 AM in Rapid City and 5:14 AM in Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Indianapolis (IND) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Indianapolis Union Station via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 24h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Rapid City to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Rapid City to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Rapid City to Purdue University Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
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
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- 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 Indianapolis is 1071 miles. It takes approximately 17h 27m to drive from Rapid City to Indianapolis.
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