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How to get fromJoliet to Mount Rushmoreby train, plane, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane ORD - RAP
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    6h 12m
    $153–477

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    23h 55m
    $317–534

  3. Drive 925.6 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Mount Rushmorecar car 925.6 mi
    15h 8m
    $169–244

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MDW - RAP
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    7h 51m
    $183–654

  5. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane BMI - RAP
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    9h 25m
    $184–587

  6. Train, bus via Madison

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    25h 28m
    $286–413

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 701
    26h 36m
    $259–403

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

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 868.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Mount Rushmore via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, and Rapid City in around 26h 36m.

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