There are 5 ways to get from Rapid City to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, 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
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane RAP - IND
6h 17m$143–667Bus via Park Ridge
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
24h 40m$265–392Bus, 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$332–595Drive 1,064.3 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Indianapoliscar 1,064.3 mi
17h 26m$195–281Bus
- 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
26h 15m$239–382
Rapid City to Indianapolis by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 17h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 6h 17m 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 40m.
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 via Park Ridge which takes 24h 40m and costs $260 - $400.
It takes approximately 6h 17m 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 6h 17m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Park Ridge, which costs $260 - $400 and takes 24h 40m.
Rapid City to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Indianapolis is 2h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 9:05 PM in Rapid City and 11:05 PM in Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Indianapolis (IND) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Indianapolis Union Station via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, UIC-Halsted, and Chicago Bus Station in around 24h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Rapid City to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Rapid City to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rapid City to Indianapolis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Rapid City to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Rapid City to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Indianapolis is 1071 miles. It takes approximately 17h 26m to drive from Rapid City to Indianapolis.
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