Aurora to Sioux Falls by train
Sioux Falls lies 795 km (494 mi) north-east of Aurora, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 10 h 46 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 970 km (603 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Aurora | Sioux Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 359,407 | 171,544 |
| Elevation | 1,651 m (5,417 ft) | 433 m (1,421 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Peoria station | Rock Island Depot, Sioux Falls station |
| Postal codes | 80010–80047 | 57101–57198 |
Clocks in Sioux Falls are 1 h ahead of Aurora right now, so a 10 h 46 min journey lands 11 h 46 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Sioux Falls from Aurora?
795 km (494 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Aurora; by road roughly 970 km (603 mi).
How long does it take to get from Aurora to Sioux Falls by train?
About 10 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Aurora and Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Denver).
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.