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How to get fromChicago to Black Hills National Forestby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Black Hills National Forest by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane ORD - RAP
    2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Black Hills National Foresttaxi taxi
    5h 26m
    $188–535

  2. Drive 922 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Black Hills National Forestcar car 922 mi
    15h 57m
    $169–243

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid City to Black Hills National Foresttaxi taxi
    22h 4m
    $367–592

  4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MDW - RAP
    2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Black Hills National Foresttaxi taxi
    7h 25m
    $212–695

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MKE - RAP
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Black Hills National Foresttaxi taxi
    8h 27m
    $249–810

  6. Train to South Bend, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SBN - RAP
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Black Hills National Foresttaxi taxi
    9h 3m
    $223–644

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid City to Black Hills National Foresttaxi taxi
    22h 8m
    $300–442

  8. Bus, taxi via Madison

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Rapid City to Black Hills National Foresttaxi taxi
    24h 2m
    $318–452

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 845.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Black Hills National Forest, SD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Black Hills National Forest. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Rapid City (RAP), then take the taxi to Black Hills National Forest. Alternatively, you can take the train to St. Paul-Minneapolis, walk to Union Depot & Sibley Station, take the line 94 bus to 5th St Transit Center Gate B, take the bus to Rapid City, then take the taxi to Black Hills National Forest.

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