Chicago to Rapid City (ORD–RAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–RAP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 778 miles in approximately 2h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: EK, NZ | 31 | 7M8, E75L, E7W | 2h31-2h47 | Star Alliance | EK, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines | 21 | E70, E75 | 2h34-2h38 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rapid City from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→RAP | MDW→RAP |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 66 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 31m | 0h 52m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · RAP: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Rapid City.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
ORD–RAP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to RAP
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 66 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to RAP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to RAP ranges from 2 hours 31 minutes to 2 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 778 miles (1,251 km). There are approximately 66 weekly flights outbound and 68 return, totaling 134 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).