What is the cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Mount Rushmore?

The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from DeKalb to Mount Rushmore?

The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Mount Rushmore is to train and fly and taxi which takes 7h 44m and costs $150 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between DeKalb and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Rapid City via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 10m.

How far is it from DeKalb to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between DeKalb and Mount Rushmore is 895 miles. The road distance is 856.4 miles.

How do I travel from DeKalb to Mount Rushmore without a car?

The best way to get from DeKalb to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus which takes 24h 10m and costs $260 - $410.

How long does it take to get from DeKalb to Mount Rushmore?

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from DeKalb to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the DeKalb to Mount Rushmore bus from?

DeKalb to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.

Where does the DeKalb to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

DeKalb to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from DeKalb to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Mount Rushmore is 856 miles. It takes approximately 15h 14m to drive from DeKalb to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 297+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

DeKalb to Mount Rushmore - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus

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There are 7 ways to get from DeKalb to Mount Rushmore by train, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi
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1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ORD - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
7h 44m
$154–486
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
24h 10m
$260–408
Drive 851.4 mi
1. Drive from DeKalb to Mount Rushmorecar 851.4 mi
15h 14m
$156–225
Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Moline Center Stationbus
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MLI - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
10h
$176–564
Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MKE - RAP
4. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
11h 37m
$218–778
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
25h 13m
$316–542
Train, bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)
1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
27h 14m
$266–393

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

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Distance: 890.2 mi
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Mount Rushmore via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, and Rapid City in around 24h 10m.

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