There are 4 ways to get from Rapid City to Springfield by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Rapid City
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane RAP - SGF
6h 9m$112–475Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus
19h 50m$223–320Drive 864.5 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Springfieldcar 864.5 mi
13h 32m$148–214Bus to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus
- Fly from Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane GCC - SGF
8h 20m$154–531
Rapid City to Springfield by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Springfield is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 13h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $110 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Springfield via Sioux Falls and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 50m.
The distance between Rapid City and Springfield is 713 miles. The road distance is 869.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 19h 50m and costs $220 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Rapid City to Springfield, including transfers.
Rapid City to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $110 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $320 and takes 19h 50m.
Rapid City to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.
Springfield is 1h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 4:45 PM in Rapid City and 5:45 PM in Springfield.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Springfield via Sioux Falls and Kansas City in around 19h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Rapid City to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Gillette-Campbell County Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Gillette-Campbell County Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver, Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Gillette-Campbell County Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Rapid City to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Rapid City to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rapid City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Kansas City to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Rapid City to Gillette
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
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