There are 8 ways to get from Rapid City to Lapeer by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, 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 Bishop International Airport
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane RAP - FNT
9h 51m$140–531Fly to Capital Region International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane RAP - LAN
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Lapeer Amtraktrain
13h 52m$116–520Bus, 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 Lapeer Amtraktrain
26h 54m$307–595Bus
- 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 Lapeer Amtrakbus
27h 23m$265–402Drive 1,162.2 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Lapeercar 1,162.2 mi
20h 6m$213–307Fly to Mbs International Airport, bus
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane RAP - MBS
- Take the bus from Saginaw to Flintbus
12h 50m$134–534Fly to Detroit, bus
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Detroit (DTW)plane RAP - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Flint Amtrakbus
11h 30m$151–708Bus 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 Lapeer Amtrakbus
29h 55m$288–435
Rapid City to Lapeer by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Lapeer is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 20h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Lapeer is to fly which takes 9h 51m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Lapeer. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Lapeer Amtrak via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 23m.
The distance between Rapid City and Lapeer is 1010 miles. The road distance is 1169 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Lapeer without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 54m and costs $300 - $600.
It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Rapid City to Lapeer, including transfers.
Rapid City to Lapeer bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Lapeer is to fly which takes 9h 51m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $410 and takes 27h 23m.
Rapid City to Lapeer bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Lapeer is 2h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 3:36 AM in Rapid City and 5:36 AM in Lapeer.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Lapeer, MI, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Lapeer Amtrak via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 27h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Rapid City to Bishop International Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Rapid City to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Rapid City to Mbs International Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Rapid City to Capital Region International Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Rapid City to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Rapid City to Detroit via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- 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
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lapeer Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Lapeer Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Lapeer is 1169 miles. It takes approximately 20h 6m to drive from Rapid City to Lapeer.
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