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Southwest Logo
4:30 pm - 9:50 pm
MSP
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MDW
5h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 10:30 pm
MDW
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MSP
5h 50m
1 stop
$137Southwest
Tue, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 3
Sun Country Air Logo
10:35 am - 12:22 pm
MSP
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ORD
1h 47mnonstop
Sun Country Air Logo
7:45 am - 9:31 am
ORD
-
MSP
1h 46mnonstop
$137Sun Country Air
Tue, Jul 21 - Thu, Jul 23
Sun Country Air Logo
9:00 am - 10:41 am
MSP
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ORD
1h 41mnonstop
Sun Country Air Logo
6:10 pm - 7:51 pm
ORD
-
MSP
1h 41mnonstop
$138Sun Country Air
Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6
Southwest Logo
7:50 am - 2:55 pm
MSP
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MDW
7h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 10:30 pm
MDW
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MSP
5h 50m
1 stop
$142Southwest
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 2
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:44 am
MSP
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ORD
1h 44mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 12:12 pm
ORD
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MSP
1h 47mnonstop
$143United Airlines
Tue, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 16
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 8:42 am
MSP
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MDW
1h 42mnonstop
Delta Logo
9:23 am - 11:00 am
MDW
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MSP
1h 37mnonstop
$147Delta
Mon, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 3
Delta Logo
3:20 pm - 5:02 pm
MSP
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ORD
1h 42mnonstop
Delta Logo
8:21 pm - 10:08 pm
ORD
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MSP
1h 47mnonstop
$147Delta
Tue, Jun 9 - Mon, Jun 15
American Airlines Logo
6:03 pm - 7:45 pm
MSP
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ORD
1h 42mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 8:14 am
ORD
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MSP
1h 34mnonstop
$150American Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 8:23 pm
MSP
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RFD
11h 28m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:19 am - 8:56 pm
RFD
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MSP
11h 37m
1 stop
$370Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jul 27 - Thu, Jul 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 8:29 am
MSP
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RFD
17h 49m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:19 am - 2:30 pm
RFD
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MSP
5h 11m
1 stop
$423Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jun 20 - Thu, Jun 25

Sun Country Air flights from Minneapolis to Chicago

Our best Sun Country Air deals on Minneapolis to Chicago flight tickets
Sun Country Air
Aug 31
MSP3:30 pmMinneapolis St Paul
1h 39m
ORD5:09 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 11
ORD12:01 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 36m
MSP1:37 pmMinneapolis St Paul
$137
Sun Country Air
Nov 2
MSP9:00 amMinneapolis St Paul
1h 41m
ORD10:41 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 6
ORD6:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 41m
MSP7:51 pmMinneapolis St Paul
$138
Sun Country Air
Jun 29
MSP3:35 pmMinneapolis St Paul
1h 49m
ORD5:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 1
ORD6:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 46m
MSP8:10 pmMinneapolis St Paul
$146

Delta flights from Minneapolis to Chicago

Our best Delta deals on Minneapolis to Chicago flight tickets
Delta
Jun 9
MSP3:20 pmMinneapolis St Paul
1h 42m
ORD5:02 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 15
ORD8:21 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 47m
MSP10:08 pmMinneapolis St Paul
$147
Delta
Jun 15
MSP5:45 pmMinneapolis St Paul
1h 46m
ORD7:31 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 16
ORD8:36 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 39m
MSP10:15 amMinneapolis St Paul
$152
Delta
Jun 17
MSP6:55 amMinneapolis St Paul
1h 42m
MDW8:37 amChicago Midway
Jun 17
MDW1:49 pmChicago Midway
1h 44m
MSP3:33 pmMinneapolis St Paul
$179

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MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 6/2

4:30 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Chicago Midway

Wed 6/3

4:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$137

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 7/21

10:35 am-12:22 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/23

7:45 am-9:31 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$137

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 11/2

9:00 am-10:41 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/6

6:10 pm-7:51 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$138

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 6/2

7:50 am-2:55 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/2

4:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$142

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 6/9

6:00 am-7:44 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/16

10:25 am-12:12 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$143

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 6/1

7:00 am-8:42 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Chicago Midway

Wed 6/3

9:23 am-11:00 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$147

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 6/9

3:20 pm-5:02 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/15

8:21 pm-10:08 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$147
Quickest round-trip

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 9/9

6:03 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

6:40 am-8:14 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$150

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - RFD

MSPRFD

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 7/27

8:55 am-8:23 pm

1 stop11h 28m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Thu 7/30

9:19 am-8:56 pm

1 stop11h 37m

$370

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - RFD

MSPRFD

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 6/20

2:40 pm-8:29 am

1 stop17h 49m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Thu 6/25

9:19 am-2:30 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$423

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Minneapolis and Chicago?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Minneapolis, with most prices found around $39. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in January, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Minneapolis to Chicago during February average around $58.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $388. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Minneapolis to Chicago for around $718.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the evening. Flights from Minneapolis to Chicago during this time can be as low as $472. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is at noon when prices are around $794.

What is the cheapest Minneapolis St Paul to Chicago flight route?

Fly from Minneapolis St Paul to Chicago Midway for the best Minneapolis St Paul - Chicago flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight from Minneapolis to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Minneapolis when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $225 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Minneapolis for as low as $156 on momondo.

How have Minneapolis to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of May 2026, prices for Minneapolis to Chicago flights are approximately 48% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Minneapolis to Chicago

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Minneapolis to Chicago (MSP to CHI) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$172

Fastest flight time

1h 25m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

3 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Minneapolis in the past 72 hours is $172. The best round-trip flight deal from Minneapolis to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $315.
The fastest flight from Minneapolis to Chicago takes 1h 25m
Direct flights go from Minneapolis to Chicago every day.
There are 3 airports in Chicago. From Minneapolis there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW).

Frequently asked questions about flying from Minneapolis to Chicago

  • How far is Minneapolis St Paul to Chicago by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Minneapolis St Paul to Chicago is 354.6 mi. Flights usually cover this in 1h 25m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Chicago?

    Prices for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Chicago are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Chicago?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Chicago?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Minneapolis to Chicago?

  • What is the most popular airline from Minneapolis to Chicago?

Best airlines flying from Minneapolis to Chicago

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
FrontierPriceFrom $38Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,953 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $58Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,452 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $59Free CancellationRating
6.8
334 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $97Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,663 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $97Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,715 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $110Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,299 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Minneapolis to Chicago

    Southwest flight deals from Minneapolis to Chicago start from $110 round-trip. Over the 23 Southwest flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $235 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

  • Delta Flights From Minneapolis to Chicago

    Delta (7.9/10 from 8,452 reviews) operates around 55 flights from Minneapolis to Chicago in any given week. The average Delta airfare for this route is around $243, with deals from around $58 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip Minneapolis to Chicago flight searches in the last 72 hours.

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