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How to get fromSouth Dakota to Springfieldby plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from South Dakota to Springfield by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Rapid City to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane RAP - SPI
    8h 15m
    $115–472

  2. Fly Sioux Falls to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane FSD - SPI
    8h
    $88–390

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    17h 1m

  4. Drive 563.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sioux Falls to Springfieldcar car 563.4 mi
    10h 55m
    $103–149

  5. Fly Sioux Falls to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane FSD - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    10h 9m
    $94–402

Rapid City (RAP) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 760.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between South Dakota, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th/St. Paul NE corner to Springfield via The Bus Stop, Maple/Career NE corner, Sioux Falls, Omaha, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 17h 1m.

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