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

The cheapest way to get from Mount Prospect to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mount Prospect to Mount Rushmore is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 5m and costs $150 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Prospect and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Prospect station to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines Metra Station and arriving at Rapid City via Chicago, Minneapolis and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 18m.

How far is it from Mount Prospect to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Mount Prospect and Mount Rushmore is 838 miles. The road distance is 889.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mount Prospect to Mount Rushmore without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 24m and costs $330 - $600.

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

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

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

Mount Prospect to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago station.

Where does the Mount Prospect to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Mount Prospect to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Mount Prospect to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Prospect to Mount Rushmore is 890 miles. It takes approximately 15h 10m to drive from Mount Prospect to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 283+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Mount Prospect to Mount Rushmore - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and taxi

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

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Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, taxi
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1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ORD - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
5h 5m
$156–505
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
24h 24m
$339–571
Drive 884.7 mi
1. Drive from Mount Prospect to Mount Rushmorecar 884.7 mi
15h 10m
$162–234
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MDW - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 6m
$181–655
Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MKE - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 31m
$224–740
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
26h 18m
$277–433
Bus via Saint Cloud
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloudbus
2. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
26h 36m
$277–418

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

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Distance: 833.3 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Mount Rushmore via Cumberland CTA Station, Chicago, Minneapolis, Sioux Falls, and Rapid City in around 26h 18m.

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