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$228+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Rapid City (RAP)

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ORD — RAP
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Rapid City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) to Rapid City (RAP). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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From Illinois to Rapid City
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/312:25 pmPIA - RAP
1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/35:20 amRAP - PIA
2 stops8h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/313:39 pmPIA - RAP
1 stop6h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/312:27 pmRAP - PIA
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$453
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/257:35 pmORD - RAP
Nonstop2h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/301:30 pmRAP - ORD
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$474
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/313:45 pmMLI - RAP
1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/31:25 pmRAP - MLI
1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$551
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/214:43 pmSTL - RAP
1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/13:49 pmRAP - STL
1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$631
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/257:00 amORD - RAP
2 stops9h 36mDelta
Mon 12/304:16 pmRAP - ORD
1 stop5h 36mDelta
Deal found 12/16$708
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/254:50 pmMDW - RAP
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Mon 12/3011:45 amRAP - MDW
1 stop4h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/16$793
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/172:05 pmORD - RAP
2 stops7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/185:26 amRAP - ORD
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,057
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/215:45 amSTL - RAP
2 stops16h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/15:23 amRAP - STL
2 stops15h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,152

Find flights from Illinois to Rapid City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Rapid City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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ChicagoRapid City

ORD - RAP

ORDRAP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/20

6:15 am-11:08 am

1 stop5h 53m

Rapid City

Fri 1/31

4:19 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$228

ChicagoRapid City

MDW - RAP

MDWRAP

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/27

10:19 am-3:33 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Rapid City

Tue 3/4

11:49 am-5:43 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$228

St. LouisRapid City

STL - RAP

STLRAP

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/14

10:22 am-3:37 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Rapid City

Mon 1/20

4:19 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$248

ChicagoRapid City

ORD - RAP

ORDRAP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/9

11:40 am-1:04 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Rapid City

Mon 6/16

6:01 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

$249

PeoriaRapid City

PIA - RAP

PIARAP

Greater Peoria

Wed 1/29

3:33 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Rapid City

Sat 2/1

12:27 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$293

St. LouisRapid City

STL - RAP

STLRAP

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/2

1:44 pm-5:14 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Rapid City

Mon 1/6

3:49 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$328

PeoriaRapid City

PIA - RAP

PIARAP

Greater Peoria

Tue 12/31

2:25 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Rapid City

Mon 2/3

5:20 am-2:58 pm

2 stops8h 38m

$364

MolineRapid City

MLI - RAP

MLIRAP

Moline Quad-City

Sat 2/22

3:26 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Rapid City

Thu 2/27

12:24 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$389

ChicagoRapid City

ORD - RAP

ORDRAP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/27

10:47 pm-8:14 pm

2 stops22h 27m

Rapid City

Sun 3/2

5:36 pm-6:07 am

1 stop11h 31m

$397

ChicagoRapid City

ORD - RAP

ORDRAP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

5:00 am-9:16 am

1 stop5h 16m

Rapid City

Mon 5/19

1:35 pm-4:52 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$408

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Rapid City

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Rapid City

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to Rapid City including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Rapid City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Illinois to Rapid City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $572). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to RAP?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Rapid City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Rapid City as you normally would.

Rainfall in Rapid City by month

Plan your trip to Rapid City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rapid City ranges from 0.3 - 3.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Rapid City when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

Temperature in Rapid City by month

Plan your trip to Rapid City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rapid City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rapid City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rapid City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rapid City. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Illinois to Rapid City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Rapid City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Rapid City from Illinois?

    Most people fly into Rapid City (RAP) if they book a flight to Rapid City from Illinois. Rapid City is conveniently located just 9.0 mi from Rapid City’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Rapid City one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $233 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $268 and American Airlines from $479 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Rapid City?

    When deciding which route to take from Illinois to Rapid City consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Rapid City, Chicago Midway - Rapid City or Lambert-St Louis - Rapid City as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Rapid City?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Illinois to Rapid City consider choosing United Airlines (81%), Emirates (81%) or Air New Zealand (81%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Rapid City?

    While on average a flight from Illinois to Rapid City is generally $501, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $305. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Rapid City), you can expect to pay $228 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Rapid City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Rapid City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Rapid City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Rapid City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Rapid City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Rapid City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Rapid City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Rapid City (average of $348). Flying from Illinois to Rapid City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $572). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Illinois to Rapid City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Rapid City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$218Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$220Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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