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

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789 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation, YanAir.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 12m DLEJAKE → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Rapid City flights
DEN Denver 4h 43m WN → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Rapid City flights
DTW Detroit 5h 8m AFDLKE → DL Detroit (DTW) to Rapid City flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 26m AFAMDL → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Rapid City flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 9m LXJWN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Rapid City flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 27m WN → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 13h 23m F9Y4 → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Rapid City flights
CLT Charlotte 17h 27m EJAWN → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Rapid City flights
MCI Kansas City ~4h 28m WN → AA Kansas City (MCI) to Rapid City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Rapid City
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
789 mi 1h 52m nonstop -1h behind

MDW–RAP has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
MSP ~4h 12m MCI ~4h 28m DEN ~4h 43m DTW ~5h 8m ATL ~6h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
594
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → RAP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
RAP → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → RAP delays →
Alternatives

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 – 5
Weekly flights – 65
Flight time 1h 52m 2h 28m
Departure OTP 100% –
Chicago (ORD) to Rapid City flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Rapid City Regional Airport.
Know before you go

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 1h 52m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–RAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Rapid City route.
Route details
Distance789 mi / 1,269 km
Flight time1h 52m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: RAP
Full nameRapid City Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation3,204 ft / 977 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to RAP flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport take about 1h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 789 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Rapid City is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from RAP to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 is about 1 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 789 miles (1,269 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).