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Among airlines operating Rapid City to Chicago flights:

• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Rapid City and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Rapid City to Chicago usually depart from Rapid City (RAP) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

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 in Economy Class class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Rapid City to Chicago.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $228 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $343 for nonstop.

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.

One-stop flights from Rapid City to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 54% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 2% of one-stop connections

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Rapid City to Chicago route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $298 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $417, a difference of $119. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Rapid City to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:32 am
• Latest: departs at 6:07 pm and lands at 8:39 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 32m.

A nonstop flight from Rapid City to Chicago takes 2h 32m, covering 793 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $299 to $1,700. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Rapid City to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $199, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 16m, compared with 5h 33m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 5h 51m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City (Central Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Round-trip flights from Rapid City to Chicago range from $283 to $445, with an average of $334 over the past 12 months. Anything below $283 counts as a good deal.

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