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How to get fromEllsworth Air Force Base to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Ellsworth Air Force Base to Chicago by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeRAP - ORD
    3h 32m
    $105–366

  2. 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
    21h 7m
    $159–513

  3. Drive 874.3 mi

    1. Drive from Ellsworth Air Force Base to Chicagocar874.3 mi
    14h 44m
    $160–231

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeRAP - MDW
    5h 50m
    $130–486

  5. Bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolisbus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    21h 23m
    $142–430

  6. Bus

    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 Chicago Bus Stationbus
    21h 28m
    $145–450

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

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ellsworth Air Force Base to Chicago Bus Station via Rapid City, Sioux Falls, and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 21h 23m.

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