Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Mount Rushmore

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SPI - RAP
    2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    6h 11m
    $179–562

  2. Drive 927.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Mount Rushmorecar car 927.9 mi
    16h 11m
    $170–245

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield 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
    25h 49m
    $372–650

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield 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 19m
    $179–565

  5. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane STL - RAP
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    8h 43m
    $216–709

  6. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane PIA - RAP
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    9h 3m
    $184–567

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus 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
    26h 50m
    $287–441

  8. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    28h 40m
    $309–454

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Springfield to Mount Rushmore.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 782.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Mount Rushmore via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, and Rapid City in around 26h 50m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound