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

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Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

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Chicago to Rapid City
Route information for ORD to RCA.
781 mi 1h 49m nonstop -1h behind

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Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → RCA
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Return
RCA → ORD
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
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 gate to gate.
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
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 about 1h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 781 miles.
Rapid City is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from RCA to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 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 is about 1 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 781 miles (1,256 km).