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Cheapest round-trip
$305
Typical prices: $307-$459
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/3Mon 12/10
ORD - RAP • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$339
Typical prices: $308-$460
United Airlines
Sat 12/8Wed 12/12
ORD - RAP • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 2h 52m
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When to book
24 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 44% compared to booking last minute.
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August
Cheapest • 22% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Minneapolis St Paul (MSP)
Cheapest • Avg $372 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 5h 28m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to Rapid City (ORD-RAP)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Rapid City

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
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6:21 am - 10:17 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RAP Rapid City
28h 56m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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9:48 pm - 5:01 amRAP  Rapid City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 13m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$305Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 17
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7:45 pm - 9:38 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RAP Rapid City
2h 53mnonstop
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6:00 am - 9:39 amRAP  Rapid City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 39mnonstop
$339United Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Thu, Feb 4
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7:45 pm - 9:38 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RAP Rapid City
2h 53mnonstop
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6:00 am - 9:39 amRAP  Rapid City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 39mnonstop
$339United Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12
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7:50 pm - 9:42 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RAP Rapid City
2h 52mnonstop
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6:00 am - 9:34 amRAP  Rapid City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 34mnonstop
$339United Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12
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1:43 pm - 9:32 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RAP Rapid City
8h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:09 pm - 9:11 pmRAP  Rapid City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 02m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$341American Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
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5:33 pm - 10:46 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RAP Rapid City
6h 13m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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11:21 am - 4:43 pmRAP  Rapid City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 22m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$341Delta
Wed, Dec 16 - Wed, Dec 23
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6:20 am - 10:38 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RAP Rapid City
5h 18m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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6:35 am - 11:53 amRAP  Rapid City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 18m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$341Delta
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
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5:33 pm - 10:46 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RAP Rapid City
6h 13m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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11:21 am - 4:43 pmRAP  Rapid City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 22m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$341Delta
Tue, Jan 26 - Thu, Feb 4
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2:52 pm - 8:23 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RAP Rapid City
6h 31m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:07 pm - 7:54 pmRAP  Rapid City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$350American Airlines
Sat, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 17
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1:44 pm - 8:23 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RAP Rapid City
7h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:07 pm - 7:54 pmRAP  Rapid City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$350American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 24% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City?

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City at $290 round-trip.
•December ($579) and November ($461) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 99% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City the cheapest?

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 44% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from O'Hare Intl to Rapid City

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Key details for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$171
Beat the crowds with an average 81% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 92% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Rapid City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to Rapid City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City:

    • Earliest: departs at 8:40 am and lands at 11:32 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:20 pm and lands at 12:12 am.

    The flight takes about 2h 52m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City?

    A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City takes 2h 52m, covering 777 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City range from $307 to $459, with an average of $370 over the past 12 months. Anything below $307 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the $370 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City?

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $378 round-trip and layover options via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) at $372.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City?

    The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $305 to $1,772. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City flights?

    American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $232, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Rapid City Airport (RAP)?

    Rapid City Airport (RAP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $112 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty
    • Movly

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City?

    Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Rapid City (RAP).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City pass through?

    Connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City most commonly pass through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 57% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 43% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $335 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $459, a difference of $124.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City?

    Only United Airlines operates flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Rapid City.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City?

    Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 52m, compared with 5h 28m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • What is the time difference between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Rapid City?

    Rapid City is 1 hour behind Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City flights?

    Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $335, about $124 less than Monday fares (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 44% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rapid City trip for August. Fares historically average $290 round-trip in that month - typically $289 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $372 round-trip on this route - about $6 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

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Chicago O'Hare Intl to Rapid City

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Rapid City to Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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