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

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

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  1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane LEX - RAP
    2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Black Hills National Foresttaxi taxi
    6h 52m
    $291–927

  2. Drive 1,218.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Black Hills National Forestcar car 1,218.4 mi
    20h 19m
    $223–322

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Rapid City to Black Hills National Foresttaxi taxi
    29h 4m
    $407–650

  4. Fly from Louisville International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SDF - RAP
    2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Black Hills National Foresttaxi taxi
    7h 41m
    $232–743

  5. Fly from Covington, taxi

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane CVG - RAP
    2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Black Hills National Foresttaxi taxi
    7h 35m
    $242–792

  6. Taxi to Evansville, fly, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Owensboro to Evansville (EVV)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Evansville (EVV) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane EVV - RAP
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Black Hills National Foresttaxi taxi
    7h 36m
    $298–720

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Rapid City to Black Hills National Foresttaxi taxi
    29h 18m
    $345–507

  8. Bus, taxi via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Rapid City to Black Hills National Foresttaxi taxi
    31h 41m
    $415–575

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kentucky to Black Hills National Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,103.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Kentucky to Black Hills National Forest. However, you can take the taxi to Lexington-Airport-LEX airport, fly to Rapid City (RAP), then take the taxi to Black Hills National Forest. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, 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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