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Cheap flights from Chicago to Minneapolis

O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). 334 miles, 1h 10m nonstop.

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ORD to MSP at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
334 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
1h 10mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
AADLUAWN5 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
Nonstop flights per day
23all airlines combined
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday17% less than Friday
Time difference
Same time zone

Chicago to Minneapolis

Round trips from $62

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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Chicago to Minneapolis fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Tue, Sep 29$89
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 6$73
  3. November 2026from Wed, Nov 4$76
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 1$74
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 5$62
  6. February 2027from Wed, Feb 3$67

Airlines flying Chicago to Minneapolis

5 airlines fly nonstop with 23 departures a day combined.

Connecting options

Every itinerary on this route is nonstop or uses an unusual connection; run a search for specifics.

Which airport should I use?

Chicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

Other departure airports near Chicago

Tips for this route

  • American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly ORD to MSP nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $62; September 2026 is the most expensive at $89 and up, a difference of $27 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
  • At 334 miles this is a short hop of 1h 10m, so an early-morning departure, which is usually the cheapest and most punctual of the day, costs you little sleep.
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Chicago to Minneapolis: common questions

How long is the flight from Chicago to Minneapolis?

A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis (MSP) takes about 1h 10m gate to gate, covering 334 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to MSP?

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis (MSP), with 23 nonstop departures a day between them.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis?

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis (MSP), starting at $62 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book Chicago to Minneapolis flights?

Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Minneapolis?

Minneapolis is in the same time zone as Chicago, so there is no clock change. ORD is on America/Chicago time and MSP on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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