What is the cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Indianapolis?

The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 17h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rapid City to Indianapolis?

The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 7h and costs $140 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Rapid City and Indianapolis?

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.

How far is it from Rapid City to Indianapolis?

The distance between Rapid City and Indianapolis is 942 miles. The road distance is 1070.5 miles.

How do I travel from Rapid City to Indianapolis without a car?

The best way to get from Rapid City to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 24h 45m and costs $230 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Rapid City to Indianapolis?

It takes approximately 7h to get from Rapid City to Indianapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rapid City to Indianapolis bus from?

Rapid City to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.

Bus or fly from Rapid City to Indianapolis?

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.

Where does the Rapid City to Indianapolis bus arrive?

Rapid City to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.

What is the time difference between Rapid City and Indianapolis?

Indianapolis is 2h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 3:14 AM in Rapid City and 5:14 AM in Indianapolis.

Can I drive from Rapid City to Indianapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Indianapolis is 1071 miles. It takes approximately 17h 27m to drive from Rapid City to Indianapolis.

Where can I stay near Indianapolis?

There are 874+ hotels available in Indianapolis.

Rapid City to Indianapolis - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly to Indianapolis
best
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane RAP - IND
7h
$143–667
Fly to Purdue University Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane RAP - LAF
2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
12h 35m
$111–501
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
24h 45m
$233–347
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
26h 15m
$292–555
Drive 1,064.3 mi
1. Drive from Rapid City to Indianapoliscar 1,064.3 mi
17h 27m
$195–281
Bus via Madison
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Indianapolisbus
27h
$247–350

Rapid City to Indianapolis by bus

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Distance: 936.3 mi
Duration: 7h

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.

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