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

The cheapest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 17h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Indianapolis is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $200 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Rushmore and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Rushmore to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Sioux Falls, Omaha, NE and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 5m.

How far is it from Mount Rushmore to Indianapolis?

The distance between Mount Rushmore and Indianapolis is 963 miles. The road distance is 1093.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mount Rushmore to Indianapolis without a car is to bus via Des Moines which takes 25h 5m and costs $280 - $450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Mount Rushmore to Indianapolis, including transfers.

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

Mount Rushmore to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.

Where does the Mount Rushmore to Indianapolis bus arrive?

Mount Rushmore to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.

Can I drive from Mount Rushmore to Indianapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Rushmore to Indianapolis is 1094 miles. It takes approximately 17h 56m to drive from Mount Rushmore to Indianapolis.

Where can I stay near Indianapolis?

There are 827+ hotels available in Indianapolis.

Mount Rushmore to Indianapolis - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Mount Rushmore to Indianapolis by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane RAP - IND
6h 25m
$208–742
Drive 1,087.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mount Rushmore to Indianapoliscar 1,087.5 mi
17h 56m
$199–287
Bus via Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
25h 5m
$280–445
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolisbus
3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
28h 2m
$401–693
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to St. Cloudbus
3. Take the bus from Saint Cloud to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
30h 10m
$307–460

Rapid City (RAP) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

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6h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 957.5 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Mount Rushmore, SD, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Mount Rushmore to Indianapolis Union Station via Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Omaha, NE, and Des Moines in around 25h 5m.

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