A Travel Price Comparison for United States of America Chicago vs. Rapid City for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

• Chicago Prices
  Rapid City Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Chicago $221
  Rapid City $93

The average daily cost (per person) in Chicago is $221, while the average daily cost in Rapid City is $93. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Chicago and Rapid City in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Chicago $152
  Rapid City $48
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Chicago $304
  Rapid City $96

Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Chicago $29
  Rapid City $42

Typical Local Transportation prices in Chicago

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Chicago:

• Parking
  $19
• Taxi Ride
  $10
• Taxi from Airport
  $45

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chicago

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chicago:

• Transfers in Chicago: $107
• Transfer to Chicago Premium Outlets: $288
• Transfer from O'Hare International Airport to Chicago: $93
• Private transfer: Chicago to Chicago International Airport (MDW): $105
• Private transfer: Chicago International Airport (MDW) to Chicago: $105
• Private Transfer: O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chicago: $133
• Private Transfer: Chicago to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): $133
• Private Transfer from Chicago City to Chicago (ORD) Airport: $113
• Private Transfer from Chicago City to Chicago (MDW) Airport: $113
• Private Transfer from Chicago (ORD) Airport to Chicago City: $113
• Private Transfer from Chicago (MDW) Airport to Chicago City: $113
• Private Sedan Transfer from Chicago Downtown to O`Hare airport: $100

Is it cheaper to fly into Chicago or Rapid City?

Prices for flights to both Rapid City and Chicago change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.

Food

• Food Meals for one day
  Chicago $37
  Rapid City $19

Typical Food prices in Chicago

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Chicago:

• Dinner for 1
  $24
• Dinner for 3
  $118

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chicago

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Chicago.

• Traveling Spoon Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza Private Online Cooking Class: $27
• Learn to Make Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza with a Local: $49
• Lonely Planet Experiences: River North Historical Food Tour: $61
• Private Fusion Cooking Class in Downtown Chicago: $64
• Best in Chow: Chicago River North Food Tour: $64
• Signature Food Tour at Chicago's Navy Pier: $64
• Skip the Line: Tommy Gun's Garage Dinner and Show Ticket: $67
• Small-Group Chicago Food Tour: Gold Coast and Old Town: $75
• Best of Chicago Tour Including a Deep-Dish Pizza: $75
• River North Walking Food Tour: $75
• Chicago's Wicker Park Food Tour: $75
• Private Indian-Mexican Fusion Cooking Class with a Modern Cook: $78

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Chicago $34
  Rapid City $21

Typical Entertainment prices in Chicago

Here are a few typical costs in Chicago for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:

• Sears Tower (family of 4)
  $102
• Aquarium for 4
  $118
• Water Taxi (family of 4)
  $22
• IMAX Movie for Two
  $35
• Shakespeare Play (2)
  $116
• Art Institute (2)
  $36
• U-Boat Tour (2)
  $8.00

Tours and Activities in Chicago

Here are a few actual costs in Chicago for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

• 2 Hours Chicago Sightseeing Tour - Luxury Private Stretch Limo / 8 Passengers: $250
• 2-Hour Chicago City Lights and Skyline Segway Tour: $76
• 2-Hour Chicago Fireworks Segway Tour: $76
• 2-Hour Chicago Lakefront and Museum Campus Segway Tour: $73
• 2-Hour Haunted Segway Tour of Chicago: $76
• 2-Hour History of Chicago Architecture and Art Segway Tour: $75
• 3 Hours Chicago Sightseeing Tour - Luxury Private SUV, ALL Inclusive: $392
• 4 Hours Chicago Sightseeing Tour - Luxury Private SUV, ALL Inclusive: $220
• 4 Hours Chicago Sightseeing Tour - Luxury Private Sedan: $215
• 4 Hours Chicago Sightseeing Tour - Luxury Private Stretch Limousine/8 passengers: $728
• A Most Magnificent Mile Shopping and Sightseeing Tour: $40
• A Storied Neighborhood: Dance the dialectic with Bill Ayers on an audio tour: $5.00

Tours and Activities in Rapid City

For Rapid City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

• Mount Rushmore and Black Hills Bus Tour with Live Commentary: $84
• Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills: $123
• Bike Adventure on the Mickelson Trail - Private: $267
• Southern Black Hills Bicycle Tour - Private: $267
• Private Mickelson Trail Bicycling Tour/ Two Person Minimum: $299
• Private Jeep Safari and Hiking Tour/ Two Person Minimum: $307
• Private Badlands National Park Day Tour: $315
• Private Mt Rushmore & Southern Black Hills Tour: $329

For more ideas for your next trip, check out The Best Free Things to Do in Chicago, Chicago Bucket List: The Best Places to See, and The Best Museums in Chicago.

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Chicago $20
  Rapid City $5.54

Sample the Local Flavors in Chicago

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Chicago:

• Haunted Chicago Ghost and Pub Walking Tour: $25
• Walking tour to Chicago dive bars: $41
• Chicago Barrel Bus Craft Distillery Tour: $90
• Chicago Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour: $90
• Ultimate Girl's Night Out in Sparkling Wine, Photo Shoot, Burlesque: $900