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

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789 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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 6 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 15m AFAMDL → AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 4h 39m CMUA → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 29m AA → WN Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 40m G4 → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 40m AA → CTFWN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 17h 57m AAQR → F9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) 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.

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All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Rapid City flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RAP to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
MSP ~4h 15m DEN ~4h 39m CLT ~6h 29m LAS ~6h 40m PHX ~6h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
545
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.
Reliability

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
80%
Return
MDW → RAP
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RAP delays → MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Rapid City

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric RAP→MDW PIR→MDW CPR→MDW
Distance from RAP – 139 mi 188 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 1h 46m 1h 36m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Pierre (PIR) to Chicago flights · Casper (CPR) to Chicago flights · Dickinson (DIK) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of RAP with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

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.
Facts

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
Full nameRapid City Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation3,204 ft / 977 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

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, Denver and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MDW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 PIR, 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, Denver and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pierre (PIR), Casper (CPR) and Dickinson (DIK).