What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Ellsworth Air Force Base?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Ellsworth Air Force Base is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Ellsworth Air Force Base?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Ellsworth Air Force Base is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $100 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Ellsworth Air Force Base?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Ellsworth Air Force Base. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Rapid City via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 22m.

How far is it from Chicago to Ellsworth Air Force Base?

The distance between Chicago and Ellsworth Air Force Base is 812 miles. The road distance is 871.7 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Ellsworth Air Force Base without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Ellsworth Air Force Base without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 17m and costs $280 - $490.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Ellsworth Air Force Base?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Chicago to Ellsworth Air Force Base, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Ellsworth Air Force Base bus from?

Chicago to Ellsworth Air Force Base bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Chicago to Ellsworth Air Force Base?

The best way to get from Chicago to Ellsworth Air Force Base is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $100 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $360 and takes 21h 22m.

Where does the Chicago to Ellsworth Air Force Base bus arrive?

Chicago to Ellsworth Air Force Base bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Ellsworth Air Force Base?

Ellsworth Air Force Base is 1h behind Chicago. It is currently 6:16 PM in Chicago and 5:16 PM in Ellsworth Air Force Base.

Can I drive from Chicago to Ellsworth Air Force Base?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Ellsworth Air Force Base is 872 miles. It takes approximately 15h 19m to drive from Chicago to Ellsworth Air Force Base.

Where can I stay near Ellsworth Air Force Base?

There are 208+ hotels available in Ellsworth Air Force Base.

Chicago to Ellsworth Air Force Base - 8 ways to travel via train, plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Ellsworth Air Force Base by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ORD - RAP
4h 31m
$102–425
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 701
21h 17m
$286–490
Drive 866.6 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Ellsworth Air Force Basecar 866.6 mi
15h 19m
$159–229
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MDW - RAP
6h 6m
$132–595
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MKE - RAP
7h 32m
$166–705
Train to South Bend, fly
1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SBN - RAP
8h 11m
$138–534
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 701
21h 22m
$230–354
Bus via Madison
1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
23h 6m
$253–372

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

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Distance: 807 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rapid City (RAP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ellsworth Air Force Base via Minneapolis and Rapid City in around 21h 22m.

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