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

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

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  1. Drive to Peoria International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Drive from Sterling to Peoria-Airport-PIAcar car
    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
    7h 54m
    $175–547

  2. Drive 813.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sterling to Mount Rushmorecar car 813.8 mi
    13h 51m
    $149–215

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Rapid Citybus bus
    21h
    $303–437

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane ORD - RAP
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    8h 33m
    $221–587

  5. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MLI - RAP
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    9h 37m
    $229–607

  6. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MDW - RAP
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    10h 36m
    $249–750

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Chicago Bus 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
    26h 19m
    $396–639

Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 835.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a vehicle from Sterling to Mount Rushmore via Dixon Reagan Transit Center, Des Moines, Albert Lea, and Rapid City in around 21h.

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