Cheap Flights from Chicago to Rapid City
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Rapid City
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Rapid City? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Rapid City vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 17,500–20,700 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Rapid City for specific travel dates.
2026-11-13
ORD - RAP
Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 17,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-18
ORD - RAP
Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 17,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-12-05
ORD - RAP
Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 17,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-12-09
ORD - RAP
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 17,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-12-05
ORD - RAP
Economy | 1 Stop
From 20,700 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-04
ORD - RAP
Economy | 2 Stops
From 20,700 Pts + $11.2
Chicago to Rapid City flight facts
Distance
776 mi
1,249 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Rapid City is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Rapid City
RAP · Rapid City Regional
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Milwaukee - Rapid City · Milwaukee is 73 mi from Chicago
Flights Madison - Rapid City · Madison is 111 mi from Chicago
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Rapid City
Premium cabin
2026-12-12
ORD - RAP
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
ORD - RAP
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
ORD - RAP
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
ORD - RAP
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-12-08
ORD - RAP
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-12-15
ORD - RAP
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $31.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Rapid City depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Rapid City.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Rapid City.
Chicago and Rapid City are about 776 miles (1,249 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 776-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Rapid City is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Rapid City: Rapid City Regional (RAP).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Rapid City, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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