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Flights from Minneapolis to Chicago

Cheapest airlines flights from Minneapolis to Chicago

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Minneapolis to Chicago, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Delta Air Lines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Minneapolis to Chicago according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Minneapolis to Chicago in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$56, and round-trip direct flights start at US$115.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MSP 06:55
        1h 42m
        Nonstop
        MDW 08:37
        Minneapolis - Chicago | Wed, Jul 22 | Delta Air Lines
        ORD 12:27
        1h 43m
        Nonstop
        MSP 14:10
        Chicago - Minneapolis | Wed, Jul 29 | Delta Air Lines
        US$115 US$210
        45% off
        45% off
        US$210 US$115
      • MSP 16:40
        1h 38m
        Nonstop
        MDW 18:18
        Minneapolis - Chicago | Wed, Jul 8 | Delta Air Lines
        ORD 18:05
        1h 46m
        Nonstop
        MSP 19:51
        Chicago - Minneapolis | Sat, Jul 11 | Sun Country Airlines
        US$128 US$210
        39% off
        39% off
        US$210 US$128
      • MSP 06:00
        1h 44m
        Nonstop
        ORD 07:44
        Minneapolis - Chicago | Wed, Jul 22 | United Airlines
        ORD 07:00
        1h 41m
        Nonstop
        MSP 08:41
        Chicago - Minneapolis | Wed, Jul 29 | United Airlines
        US$138 US$210
        34% off
        34% off
        US$210 US$138
      • MSP 15:15
        1h 49m
        Nonstop
        ORD 17:04
        Minneapolis - Chicago | Sat, Jul 4 | Sun Country Airlines
        ORD 15:55
        1h 45m
        Nonstop
        MSP 17:40
        Chicago - Minneapolis | Wed, Jul 8 | Delta Air Lines
        US$138
        34% off
        US$210 US$138
      • MSP 09:35
        1h 49m
        Nonstop
        ORD 11:24
        Minneapolis - Chicago | Wed, Jul 22 | Sun Country Airlines
        ORD 08:27
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MSP 10:02
        Chicago - Minneapolis | Wed, Jul 29 | Delta Air Lines
        US$139
        34% off
        US$210 US$139
      • MSP 06:10
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        ORD 08:05
        Minneapolis - Chicago | Wed, Jul 29 | American Airlines
        ORD 20:24
        1h 43m
        Nonstop
        MSP 22:07
        Chicago - Minneapolis | Fri, Jul 31 | Sun Country Airlines
        US$141
        33% off
        US$210 US$141
      • MSP 15:30
        1h 49m
        Nonstop
        ORD 17:19
        Minneapolis - Chicago | Fri, Jul 3 | Sun Country Airlines
        ORD 20:21
        1h 51m
        Nonstop
        MSP 22:12
        Chicago - Minneapolis | Tue, Jul 7 | Delta Air Lines
        US$148
        30% off
        US$210 US$148
      • MSP 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 14:00
        Minneapolis - Chicago | Mon, Jun 15 | Normal Airline
        CHI 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        MSP 16:00
        Chicago - Minneapolis | Wed, Jun 17 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MSP 16:40
        1h 38m
        Nonstop
        MDW 18:18
        Minneapolis - Chicago | Wed, Jul 15 | Delta Air Lines
        US$56 US$98
        43% off
        43% off
        US$98 US$56
      • MSP 16:40
        1h 38m
        Nonstop
        MDW 18:18
        Minneapolis - Chicago | Wed, Jul 22 | Delta Air Lines
        US$59 US$98
        40% off
        40% off
        US$98 US$59
      • MSP 09:47
        1h 42m
        Nonstop
        ORD 11:29
        Minneapolis - Chicago | Wed, Jul 22 | United Airlines
        US$59 US$98
        40% off
        40% off
        US$98 US$59
      • MSP 06:10
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        ORD 08:05
        Minneapolis - Chicago | Wed, Jul 15 | American Airlines
        US$62
        37% off
        US$98 US$62
      • MSP 16:40
        1h 38m
        Nonstop
        MDW 18:18
        Minneapolis - Chicago | Tue, Jul 14 | Delta Air Lines
        US$67
        32% off
        US$98 US$67
      • MSP 18:41
        1h 49m
        Nonstop
        ORD 20:30
        Minneapolis - Chicago | Tue, Jun 30 | United Airlines
        US$69
        30% off
        US$98 US$69
      • MSP 07:34
        1h 44m
        Nonstop
        ORD 09:18
        Minneapolis - Chicago | Wed, Jul 1 | United Airlines
        US$69
        30% off
        US$98 US$69
      • MSP 16:38
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MDW 18:18
        Minneapolis - Chicago | Fri, Jul 3 | Delta Air Lines
        US$69
        30% off
        US$98 US$69
      • MSP 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 14:00
        Minneapolis - Chicago | Mon, Jun 15 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Minneapolis to Chicago are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Minneapolis to Chicago Flight Details

The distance between Minneapolis and Chicago is about 562.18 km. The average flying time from Minneapolis to Chicago is around 1 hour 40 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$56
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$115
Cheapest monthDecember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance562.18 km
Average flight time1 hour 40 minutes
Popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Flight statistics for the Minneapolis–Chicago route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Minneapolis to Chicago

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Minneapolis to Chicago?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Minneapolis to Chicago, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis to Chicago is February, with an average price of US$91; while the month with the highest flight price is usually March, with an average price of up to US$177.

US$177
US$134
US$91
US$48
    Cheapest
  • US$148
    Jun
  • US$147
    Jul
  • US$163
    Aug
  • US$163
    Sep
  • US$116
    Oct
  • US$135
    Nov
  • US$147
    Dec
  • US$132
    Jan
  • US$91
    Feb
  • US$177
    Mar
  • US$158
    Apr
  • US$164
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Chicago (MSP-CHI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Delta Air Lines offers one-way fares as low as US$56 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MSP to MDW on Wed, Jul 15), while Delta Air Lines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$115 departing on Wed, Jul 22 and returning on Wed, Jul 29.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Chicago with the following airlines, including: Delta Air Lines American Airlines United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 40 minutes to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Chicago is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 99 flight per week flying from Minneapolis to Chicago. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DL1544 (07:11) Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DL4712 (09:37)
  • To find best deals on flights from Minneapolis to Chicago, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jul 15, with one-way flights priced at just US$56.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Delta Air Lines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chicago travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago on June 29, 2026 with Sun Country Airlines, with prices starting at US$38.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chicago, with Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (MSP-ORD) is by far the most common option on this route: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
  • The time difference between Chicago and Minneapolis is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Minneapolis to Chicago

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Minneapolis to Chicago?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Minneapolis to Chicago on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Frontier Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Minneapolis to Chicago, with fares starting at US$111.

US$68
US$111
US$155
US$199
US$242
Frontier Airlines
US$111
Frontier Airlines
Sun Country Airlines
US$118
Sun Country Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$159
Delta Air Lines
American Airlines
US$226
American Airlines
United Airlines
US$242
United Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Minneapolis to Chicago?

Total flights from Minneapolis to Chicago across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Delta Air Lines operates the most frequent flights from Minneapolis to Chicago, with 66 flights per week.

35
45
56
66
Delta Air Lines
66
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
59
United Airlines
Air Canada
57
Air Canada
Air New Zealand
57
Air New Zealand
WestJet
51
WestJet
Virgin Atlantic
45
Virgin Atlantic

How many flights fly from Minneapolis to Chicago daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Minneapolis to Chicago within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Minneapolis to Chicago is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday.

598
539
479
420
Highest
492
Mon
479
Tue
487
Wed
481
Thu
598
Fri
482
Sat
514
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.