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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 15h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Mount Rushmore is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 5h 7m and costs $140 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D and arriving at Rapid City via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Madison and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 18m.

How far is it from Elgin to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Elgin and Mount Rushmore is 843 miles. The road distance is 866.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Mount Rushmore without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 52m and costs $420 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Elgin to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

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

Elgin to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D station.

Where does the Elgin to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Elgin to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D.

Can I drive from Elgin to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Mount Rushmore is 866 miles. It takes approximately 15h 20m to drive from Elgin to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 282+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Elgin to Mount Rushmore - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Elgin to Mount Rushmore by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi
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1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus
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
5h 7m
$140–434
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
23h 52m
$423–630
Drive 861.2 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Mount Rushmorecar 861.2 mi
15h 20m
$148–213
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MDW - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 25m
$193–707
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus 603
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
24h 18m
$287–420
Bus via Bloomington
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus 603
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
24h 20m
$279–403

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

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Distance: 838.3 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Mount Rushmore via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Madison, Minneapolis, and Rapid City in around 24h 18m.

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