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Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Chicago

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

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MSP to ORD 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
Wednesday17% less than Sunday
Time difference
Same time zone

Minneapolis to Chicago

Round trips from $65

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

Cheapest month: January 2027

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Minneapolis to Chicago 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 Wed, Sep 30$90
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 13$74
  3. November 2026from Wed, Nov 4$73
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 15$73
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 5$65
  6. February 2027from Tue, Feb 9$66

Airlines flying Minneapolis to Chicago

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?

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

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Tips for this route

  • American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly MSP to ORD 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 $65; September 2026 is the most expensive at $90 and up, a difference of $25 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Wednesday averages 17% less than a Sunday 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.

Destination guide

Chicago: Big-shoulders architecture and a lakefront for everyone

Chicago is America's most connected inland hub — O'Hare and Midway between them have nonstops from nearly every US city — so fares are consistently reasonable. The lakefront, the architecture and the food make it a strong long weekend.

Best time to visit: June–September is warm, with festivals almost every weekend (and the highest hotel rates). May and October are cool and cheaper; winter is cold but hotels are a bargain.

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Minneapolis to Chicago: common questions

How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Chicago?

A nonstop flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago (ORD) 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 MSP to ORD?

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

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

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago (ORD), starting at $65 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.

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

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

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