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How to get fromRapid City to South Bendby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to South Bend by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to South Bend

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane RAP - SBN
    5h 56m
    $146–683

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RAP - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    7h 4m
    $105–405

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    22h 51m
    $299–520

  4. Drive 970.6 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to South Bendcar car 970.6 mi
    16h 44m
    $178–256

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus
    23h 25m
    $218–349

  6. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus
    26h
    $253–380

Rapid City to South Bend by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$299Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 876.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Rapid City (RAP) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to South Bend, IN via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago in around 23h 25m.

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