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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Rapid City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 789 mi 0h 52m nonstop 8 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and RAP, connecting options are available through 8 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
386
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → RAP
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
80%
Return
RAP → MDW
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → RAP delays →

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 2
Weekly flights 1 22
Flight time 0h 52m 2h 30m
Departure OTP 64%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Rapid City Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Rapid City is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
MDW: CDT · RAP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 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 difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: RAP
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/New_Salem
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.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MDW to RAP.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLT, LGA, SFO, LAS, MSP, DFW, DEN and BZN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CLT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).