There are 8 ways to get from Rapid City to Lansing by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)
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 Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane RAP - LAN
9h 55m$103–467Bus, 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 East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
26h 16m$301–569Drive 1,091.7 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Lansingcar 1,091.7 mi
18h 56m$200–288Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane RAP - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Lansingbus
11h 59m$151–546Fly to Detroit, bus
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Detroit (DTW)plane RAP - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
9h 53m$144–706Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane RAP - GRR
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
9h 38m$167–797Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
26h 39m$269–426Bus 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 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
29h 12m$290–437
Rapid City to Lansing by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Lansing is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 18h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Lansing is to fly and bus which takes 9h 38m and costs $160 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 39m.
The distance between Rapid City and Lansing is 950 miles. The road distance is 1098 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Lansing without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 16m and costs $300 - $600.
It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Rapid City to Lansing, including transfers.
Rapid City to Lansing bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Lansing is to fly which takes 9h 55m and costs $100 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $430 and takes 26h 39m.
Rapid City to Lansing bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Lansing is 2h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 8:59 AM in Rapid City and 10:59 AM in Lansing.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 26h 39m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Rapid City to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Rapid City to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Rapid City to Detroit via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Rapid City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Rapid City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Rapid City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
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 East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Lansing is 1098 miles. It takes approximately 18h 56m to drive from Rapid City to Lansing.
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