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How to get fromSpringfield to Rapid Cityby plane, train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SPI - RAP
    6h 39m
    $115–483

  2. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane BMI - RAP
    9h 46m
    $113–493

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    25h 14m
    $302–562

  4. Drive  904.7 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Rapid Citycar car 904.7 mi
    15h 41m
    $166–239

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane DEC - RAP
    12h 2m
    $120–492

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane STL - RAP
    9h 21m
    $140–625

  7. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane PIA - RAP
    9h 25m
    $119–487

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    26h 15m
    $225–369

  9. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    27h 44m
    $252–382

Springfield to Rapid City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 760.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Rapid City (RAP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Rapid City via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 26h 15m.

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