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      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
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        Chicago - Rapid City | Wed, Apr 15 | Normal Airline
        RAP 3:00 PM
        6h
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        CHI 4:00 PM
        Rapid City - Chicago | Fri, Apr 17 | Normal Airline
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      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
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        Chicago - Rapid City | Wed, Apr 15 | Normal Airline
        RAP 3:00 PM
        6h
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        CHI 4:00 PM
        Rapid City - Chicago | Fri, Apr 17 | Normal Airline
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      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
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        RAP Invalid Date
        Chicago - Rapid City | Wed, Apr 15 | Normal Airline
        RAP 3:00 PM
        6h
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        CHI 4:00 PM
        Rapid City - Chicago | Fri, Apr 17 | Normal Airline
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      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
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        RAP Invalid Date
        Chicago - Rapid City | Wed, Apr 15 | Normal Airline
        RAP 3:00 PM
        6h
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        CHI 4:00 PM
        Rapid City - Chicago | Fri, Apr 17 | Normal Airline
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      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
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        Chicago - Rapid City | Wed, Apr 15 | Normal Airline
        RAP 3:00 PM
        6h
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        CHI 4:00 PM
        Rapid City - Chicago | Fri, Apr 17 | Normal Airline
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      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
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        Chicago - Rapid City | Wed, Apr 15 | Normal Airline
        RAP 3:00 PM
        6h
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        CHI 4:00 PM
        Rapid City - Chicago | Fri, Apr 17 | Normal Airline
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      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        RAP Invalid Date
        Chicago - Rapid City | Wed, Apr 15 | Normal Airline
        RAP 3:00 PM
        6h
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        CHI 4:00 PM
        Rapid City - Chicago | Fri, Apr 17 | Normal Airline
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      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        RAP Invalid Date
        Chicago - Rapid City | Wed, Apr 15 | Normal Airline
        RAP 3:00 PM
        6h
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        CHI 4:00 PM
        Rapid City - Chicago | Fri, Apr 17 | Normal Airline
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      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        RAP Invalid Date
        Chicago - Rapid City | Wed, Apr 15 | Normal Airline
        RAP 3:00 PM
        6h
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        CHI 4:00 PM
        Rapid City - Chicago | Fri, Apr 17 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ORD 1:18 PM
        2h 34m
        Nonstop
        RAP 2:52 PM
        Chicago - Rapid City | Sat, May 30 | American Airlines
        $207 $302
        31% off
        31% off
        $302 $207
      • ORD 9:45 AM
        2h 34m
        Nonstop
        RAP 11:19 AM
        Chicago - Rapid City | Thu, May 28 | American Airlines
        $212 $302
        30% off
        30% off
        $302 $212
      • ORD 7:50 PM
        2h 47m
        Nonstop
        RAP 9:37 PM
        Chicago - Rapid City | Thu, May 28 | United Airlines
        $221 $302
        27% off
        27% off
        $302 $221
      • ORD 8:45 AM
        2h 39m
        Nonstop
        RAP 10:24 AM
        Chicago - Rapid City | Sat, Jun 6 | United Airlines
        $221
        27% off
        $302 $221
      • ORD 8:45 AM
        2h 39m
        Nonstop
        RAP 10:24 AM
        Chicago - Rapid City | Sun, Jun 7 | United Airlines
        $250
        17% off
        $302 $250
      • ORD 5:00 AM
        5h 19m
        1 stop
        RAP 9:19 AM
        Chicago - Rapid City | Sat, May 30 | United Airlines
        $197
        35% off
        $302 $197
      • ORD 6:00 AM
        6h 45m
        1 stop
        RAP 11:45 AM
        Chicago - Rapid City | Sat, May 30 | Delta Air Lines
        $206
        32% off
        $302 $206
      • ORD 5:00 AM
        5h 49m
        1 stop
        RAP 9:49 AM
        Chicago - Rapid City | Sat, Jun 6 | American Airlines
        $215
        28% off
        $302 $215
      • ORD 8:42 AM
        6h 2m
        1 stop
        RAP 1:44 PM
        Chicago - Rapid City | Sun, May 31 | Delta Air Lines
        $253
        16% off
        $302 $253
      • ORD 8:42 AM
        6h 2m
        1 stop
        RAP 1:44 PM
        Chicago - Rapid City | Thu, May 28 | Delta Air Lines
        $253
        16% off
        $302 $253
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        RAP Invalid Date
        Chicago - Rapid City | Wed, Apr 15 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Chicago to Rapid City are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Chicago to Rapid City

The distance between Chicago and Rapid City is approximately 1,274.95 km. It takes around 2 hours 36 minutes on average to fly from Chicago to Rapid City. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight price$197
Off-season for travelAugust
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,274.95 km
Average flight time2 hours 36 minutes
Flight statistics for the Chicago–Rapid City route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long does it take to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Rapid City (RAP) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 2 hours 36 minutes to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Rapid City (RAP).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Rapid City is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Rapid City, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, May 30, with one-way flights priced at just $197.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Rapid City travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Rapid City is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Rapid City on April 16, 2026 with American Airlines, with prices starting at $213.
  • The time difference between Rapid City and Chicago is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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