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

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UA2225
UA United
7M8
9:00 AM
CDT T1
10:30 AM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA466
UA United
7M8
9:06 AM
CDT T1
10:36 AM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UA281
UA United
73G
9:06 AM
CDT T1
10:36 AM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4040
AA American
E75
9:45 AM
CDT T3
11:23 AM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5458
UA United
E7W
4:40 PM
CDT T2
6:19 PM
CDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5420
UA United
E7W
4:40 PM
CDT T2
6:19 PM
CDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5601
UA United
E7W
7:55 PM
CDT T2
9:36 PM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5304
UA United
E7W
9:20 AM
CDT
12:45 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1193
UA United
7M8
11:32 AM
CDT
2:43 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4040
AA American
E75
11:53 AM
CDT
3:20 PM
CDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Rapid City
2 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 778 mi 2h 30m nonstop 11 1-stop hubs

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 30m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–RAP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 15 73G, 7M8, E7W 2h30-2h41 50% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 7 E75 2h38 50% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (15 flights/wk, 68%)
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 32%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to RAP direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
573
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
ORD → RAP
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
67%
Return
RAP → ORD
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → RAP delays →

Other ways to reach Rapid City from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Rapid City Regional Airport.
Metric ORD→RAP MDW→RAP
Distance from ORD 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 22 1
Flight time 2h 30m 0h 52m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD 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.
ORD: CDT · RAP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Rapid City.
Distance & Flight Time
778 mi / 1,251 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m to 2h 41m.
Getting to ORD

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

Key statistics for the Chicago to Rapid City route.
Route details
Distance778 mi / 1,251 km
Flight time2h 30m to 2h 41m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights22 out / 18 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 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 ORD to RAP flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport take approximately 2h 30m to 2h 41m. The route covers 778 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from ORD to RAP. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, CLT, LGA, SFO, MSP, FSD, DFW, DEN, LAS, BIS and BZN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RAP to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. 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 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 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to RAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to RAP ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 778 miles (1,251 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 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).