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

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Chicago to Rapid City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
781 mi 1h 49m nonstop -1h behind 3 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and RCA, connecting options are available through 3 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to RCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
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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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Rapid City is 1 hour behind Chicago.
ORD: CDT · RCA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Rapid City.
Distance & Flight Time
781 mi / 1,256 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 49m.
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.

Facts

ORD–RCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Rapid City route.
Route details
Distance781 mi / 1,256 km
Flight time1h 49m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: RCA
Full nameEllsworth Air Force Base
IATA / ICAORCA / KRCA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation3,276 ft / 999 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to RCA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ellsworth Air Force Base take approximately 1h 49m. The route covers 781 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JFK, LAX and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Rapid City is 1 hour behind Chicago.
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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 RCA

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ORD to RCA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to RCA ranges from 1 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 781 miles (1,256 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via JFK.