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Private Jet Charter Rapid City (RAP) to Chicago (ORD)

Fly privately from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), a 1,251 km (675 nm) flight, from 1h 49m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $8,200 all-in.

Distance
1,251 km
Fastest
1h 49m
From
$8,200
Non-stop sizes
7
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Rapid City to Chicago?

  • Very Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    2h 29m
    Est. price
    $12,300

    e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    2h 11m
    Est. price
    $11,500

    e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    2h 09m
    Est. price
    $15,700

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    2h 07m
    Est. price
    $24,500

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    2h 03m
    Est. price
    $22,800

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    1h 56m
    Est. price
    $33,300

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    3h 24m
    Est. price
    $8,200

    e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Rapid City to Chicago non-stop

117 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 1,251 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Piper PA-31 Chieftain exteriorTurboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax
7
Time
4h 05m

about $10,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
2h 38m

about $15,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation Mustang exteriorVery Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax
4
Time
2h 44m

about $16,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
2h 07m

about $21,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation X+ exteriorHeavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax
9
Time
1h 55m

about $30,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
2h 06m

about $33,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rapid City to Chicago in local time

Take off from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) at about 12:49 local time, after 1h 49m in the air. Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.

Return flight: Chicago to Rapid City

Empty legs near this route

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Rapid City to Chicago price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $7,700; August is the dearest at about $8,900.
  1. Dec: about $8,800
  2. Jan: about $7,900
  3. Feb: about $7,700
  4. Mar: about $8,100
  5. Apr: about $8,100
  6. May: about $8,100
  7. Jun: about $8,900
  8. Jul: about $8,900
  9. Aug: about $8,900
  10. Sept: about $8,100
  11. Oct: about $8,200

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Rapid City and Chicago

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

185private jets at Rapid City Regional Airport

Busiest on Wednesdays (22% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Arrival

290private jets at Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Busiest on Fridays (17% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Chicago

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

Book now or wait?

Our read of the market for Rapid City to Chicago on your date.

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 9% less. Sunday is one of the busiest days to fly.

From, on Sun 22 Nov
$14,950
Empty legs, past year
15787 · listed ~2d ahead
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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

4

Private jet

$3,750

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

3h 8m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

5h 6m door to door

You save 1h 58m each, 7h 53m for the group. The jet costs $2,800 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Rapid City to Chicago cost?

$8,200 – $43,500

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $14,300 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
  • Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
  • Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

  • Arrive at Rapid City Regional Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
DepartureRapid City Regional Airport (RAP)Rapid City, United StatesArrivalChicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)Chicago, United States
Fastest flight time: 1h 49mUp to 19 passengers

Rapid City to Chicago, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Rapid City to Chicago cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 1,251 km flight from Rapid City (RAP) to Chicago (ORD) range from about $8,200 in the turboprops category to around $43,500 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.
How long is the flight from Rapid City to Chicago by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 49m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly Rapid City to Chicago non-stop?
Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 1,251 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.
Can I book an empty leg from Rapid City to Chicago?
Right now our empty-leg board has 1 flight leaving the Rapid City area and 18 arriving in the Chicago area. Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.
How much is a return private jet from Rapid City to Chicago?
About $14,300 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.
When is the cheapest time to fly private from Rapid City to Chicago?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $7,700 and August about $8,900. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.
Which airport do private jets use most near Rapid City?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP): 185, so RAP is the main private-jet airport for Rapid City. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Rapid City.
Which airport do private jets use most near Chicago?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): 789, 25 km from ORD. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Chicago.

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Aircraft for Rapid City to Chicago

These jets can fly the 1,251 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km rangeEclipse 5501,815 km rangeBeechjet 400A2,135 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

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