Rome2Rio

How to get fromRapid City to Rockfordby plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

Find Transport to Rockford

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Rapid City to Rockford by plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RAP - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    5h 54m
    $113–455

  2. Bus via Eau Claire

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    4. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    21h 13m
    $244–342

  3. Drive 795.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Rockfordcar car 795.3 mi
    13h 34m
    $146–210

  4. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane RAP - MSN
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    8h 32m
    $160–675

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RAP - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    9h 41m
    $132–483

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane RAP - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    9h 57m
    $193–764

  7. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane RAP - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus bus
    10h 8m
    $145–512

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to UW-Madisonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    22h 4m
    $222–340

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    24h 25m
    $303–516

Rapid City (RAP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rapid City to Rockford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 862.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Rapid City to Rockford via Minneapolis, Target Field Station Platform 2, Stadium Village Station, U of MN Campus, Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 21h 13m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers