There are 8 ways to get from Rapid City to Michigan by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), 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 Bishop International Airport
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane RAP - FNT
8h 26m$136–515Fly to Capital Region International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane RAP - LAN
9h 52m$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 Detroittrain
27h 12m$312–605Bus via Chicago
- 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 Dearbornbus
27h 36m$277–414Drive 1,157.2 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Detroitcar 1,157.2 mi
19h 56m$212–306Fly to Detroit
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Detroit (DTW)plane RAP - DTW
7h 19m$143–667Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane RAP - GRR
7h 38m$155–769Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus
28h 5m$250–362
Rapid City to Michigan by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Michigan is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 19h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Michigan is to fly which takes 7h 19m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Michigan. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Larned & Woodward via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 36m.
The distance between Rapid City and Michigan is 990 miles. The road distance is 1164 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Michigan without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 12m and costs $310 - $650.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Rapid City to Michigan, including transfers.
Rapid City to Michigan bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Michigan is to fly which takes 8h 26m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $270 - $420 and takes 27h 36m.
Rapid City to Michigan bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Michigan is 2h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 12:08 PM in Rapid City and 2:08 PM in Michigan.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Michigan, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Larned & Woodward via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 27h 36m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Rapid City to Bishop International Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Rapid City to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Rapid City to Detroit via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Rapid City to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Rapid City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Rapid City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Rapid City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- 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 Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- 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 Michigan is 1164 miles. It takes approximately 19h 56m to drive from Rapid City to Michigan.
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