There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Rapid City 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 to Rapid City
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SGF - RAP
6h 9m$112–475Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
20h$222–325Drive 865.4 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Rapid Citycar 865.4 mi
13h 32m$148–214Fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane SGF - GCC
- Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
8h 15m$151–532
Springfield to Rapid City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Rapid City is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 13h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $110 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Rapid City via Kansas City and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.
The distance between Springfield and Rapid City is 712 miles. The road distance is 870.4 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 20h and costs $220 - $330.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Springfield to Rapid City, including transfers.
Springfield to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $110 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $330 and takes 20h.
Springfield to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Rapid City is 1h behind Springfield. It is currently 12:53 PM in Springfield and 11:53 AM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Rapid City (RAP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield to Rapid City via Kansas City and Sioux Falls in around 20h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Rapid City via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Gillette-Campbell County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Springfield to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Kansas City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Gillette to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
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Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Rapid City is 870 miles. It takes approximately 13h 32m to drive from Springfield to Rapid City.
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