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

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 16h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Mount Rushmore is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 8m and costs $170 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Rapid City via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 50m.

How far is it from Springfield to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Springfield and Mount Rushmore is 787 miles. The road distance is 933.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Springfield to Mount Rushmore without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 49m and costs $350 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Springfield to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

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

Springfield to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.

Where does the Springfield to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Springfield to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Springfield to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Mount Rushmore is 933 miles. It takes approximately 16h 11m to drive from Springfield to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 297+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Springfield to Mount Rushmore - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Springfield to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SPI - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
6h 8m
$179–562
Drive 927.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Springfield to Mount Rushmorecar 927.9 mi
16h 11m
$170–245
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
25h 49m
$357–632
Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DEC - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
11h 31m
$184–571
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Rapid City (RAP)plane STL - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 50m
$204–704
Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane PIA - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 54m
$183–566
Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain
2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane BMI - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
9h 16m
$177–572
Bus
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
26h 50m
$280–439
Bus via Madison
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
28h 20m
$307–452

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

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5h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 782.1 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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.

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