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

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Rapid City to Chicago
Route information for RCA to ORD.
781 mi 1h 31m nonstop +1h ahead

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RCA → ORD
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
ORD → RCA
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Rapid City

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric RCA→ORD RAP→ORD
Distance from RCA 7 mi
Nonstop airlines 4
Weekly flights 49
Flight time 1h 31m 2h 24m
Airports within 200 miles of RCA with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Rapid City, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
781 mi / 1,256 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 31m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

RCA–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rapid City to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance781 mi / 1,256 km
Flight time1h 31m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: RCA
IATA / ICAORCA / KRCA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation3,276 ft / 999 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RCA to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Ellsworth Air Force Base to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 1h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 781 miles.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.
Yes, return flights from ORD to RCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RAP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 RCA to ORD

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

RCA to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RCA to ORD is about 1 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 781 miles (1,256 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Rapid City (RAP).