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

RAP Airport Page →
789 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 3h 58m AFAMDL AFDLWN Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
ORD Chicago 4h 43m AAEKNZ UA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 4h 48m CMUA WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
DTW Detroit 5h 25m DL AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 2m DL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 37m AAQR EJAF9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 38m G4 EJALXJWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 40m AA EJAWN Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 7m AA EJAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
MCI Kansas City ~8h 14m AA WN Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago flights
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Rapid City to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
789 mi 1h 46m nonstop +1h ahead

RAP–MDW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RAP to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
669
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
RAP → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
81%
Return
MDW → RAP
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RAP delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Rapid City

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric RAP→MDW CPR→MDW DIK→MDW
Distance from RAP 188 mi 191 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 1h 46m 2h 20m 2h 11m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of RAP with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.
RAP: MDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rapid City, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
789 mi / 1,269 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 46m gate to gate.

RAP–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rapid City to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance789 mi / 1,269 km
Flight time1h 46m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RAP
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation3,204 ft / 977 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RAP to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Rapid City Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 1h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 789 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Denver.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.
Yes, return flights from MDW to RAP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CPR and DIK. 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 RAP to MDW

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RAP to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RAP to MDW is about 1 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 789 miles (1,269 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Casper (CPR) and Dickinson (DIK).