Chicago to Rapid City (ORD–RAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORD–RAP is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 778 miles in approximately 2h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 28 | E70, E75 | 2h30-2h40 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: EK, NZ | 21 | 320, E7W | 2h28-2h46 | Star Alliance | EK, NZ | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Rapid City from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→RAP | MDW→RAP |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 70 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 39m | 1h 52m |
| Departure OTP | 63% | – |
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, United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to RAP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to RAP is about 2 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 778 miles (1,251 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 78 return, totaling 148 flights per week in both directions.
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 (MDW).