What is the cheapest way to get from South Bend to Rapid City?

The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Rapid City is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 16h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Bend to Rapid City?

The fastest way to get from South Bend to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $120 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between South Bend and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Rapid City via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 50m.

How far is it from South Bend to Rapid City?

The distance between South Bend and Rapid City is 882 miles. The road distance is 976.6 miles.

How do I travel from South Bend to Rapid City without a car?

The best way to get from South Bend to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 23h 50m and costs $210 - $360.

How long does it take to get from South Bend to Rapid City?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from South Bend to Rapid City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Bend to Rapid City bus from?

South Bend to Rapid City bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.

Bus or fly from South Bend to Rapid City?

The best way to get from South Bend to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $360 and takes 23h 50m.

Where does the South Bend to Rapid City bus arrive?

South Bend to Rapid City bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.

What is the time difference between South Bend and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 2h behind South Bend. It is currently 9:23 PM in South Bend and 7:23 PM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from South Bend to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Rapid City is 977 miles. It takes approximately 16h 45m to drive from South Bend to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 215+ hotels available in Rapid City.

South Bend to Rapid City - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from South Bend
best
1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SBN - RAP
6h 10m
$125–523
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ORD - RAP
7h 51m
$115–466
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
23h 50m
$219–356
Drive 971 mi
1. Drive from South Bend to Rapid Citycar 971 mi
16h 45m
$178–256
Train, bus
1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
24h 5m
$299–528
Bus via Madison
1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
25h 50m
$252–375

South Bend to Rapid City by bus

7Weekly Buses

23h 50mAverage Duration

$219Cheapest Price

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Distance: 876.4 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Rapid City via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 23h 50m.

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