Chicago to Rapid City (MDW–RAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to Rapid City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
789 mi 0h 52m nonstop -1h behind 19 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and RAP, connecting options are available through 19 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to RAP.
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One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
572
Candidates
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Rapid City from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Rapid City Regional Airport.
Metric MDW→RAP ORD→RAP
Distance from MDW 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 4
Weekly flights 0 66
Flight time 0h 52m 2h 31m
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Rapid City Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Rapid City is 1 hour behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · RAP: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Rapid City.
Distance & Flight Time
789 mi / 1,269 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 52m.

MDW–RAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Rapid City route.
Route details
Distance789 mi / 1,269 km
Flight time0h 52m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: RAP
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation3,204 ft / 977 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to RAP flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport take approximately 0h 52m. The route covers 789 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FSD, COS, STL, OKC, HOU, PHX, LGA, SFB, SFO, MIA, IAH, ORD, DEN, LAS, MSP, CLT, DFW, ATL and BZN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Rapid City is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDW to RAP

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to RAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to RAP ranges from 0 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 789 miles (1,269 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FSD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).