How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Chicago?

There are many flights that can get you from Minneapolis to Chicago in 1h 30m. Fly via Sun Country Air, Southwest, or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 348 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Minneapolis to Chicago round-trip?

According to our current data, Sun Country Air ($68), Delta ($72), and American Airlines ($91) offers the cheapest pricing from Minneapolis to Chicago. Sun Country Air is currently priced 64% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

The best time to book flights from Minneapolis to Chicago is 72 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minneapolis to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Minneapolis to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to Chicago

The most flights from MSP to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (119 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (48 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

What are the most popular routes from Minneapolis to Chicago?

Most travelers choose Minneapolis St Paul - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Minneapolis St Paul - Chicago Midway or Minneapolis St Paul - Chicago Greater Rockford when deciding on the best route from Minneapolis to Chicago.

What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Chicago?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to Chicago? While on average our users pay $755, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $60. The most popular route (Minneapolis St Paul - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $81.

What are the most reliable airlines from Minneapolis to Chicago?

Before booking your flight to Chicago from Minneapolis, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SkyWest Airlines (90%), Turkish Airlines (89%), Avianca( 85%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Minneapolis to Chicago?

When booking a flight from Minneapolis to Chicago, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or Sun Country Air as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSP to CHI?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 60% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Minneapolis to Chicago?

If you book a flight to Chicago from Minneapolis, you will be flying from Minneapolis St Paul, which is the city’s only airport. Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is located 7.3 mi from the center of Minneapolis. There are 91 flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Chicago per day from 5 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Minneapolis to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Minneapolis to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Minneapolis to Chicago?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Minneapolis to Chicago.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Minneapolis to Chicago?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$59+ Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Chicago

Round-trip from	$72 (Priceline)
One-way from	$59 (Southwest)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$158
Good round-trip deal	$171 or less
Good one-way deal	$138 or less

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$68	Average$158	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%
Delta	Cheapest$72	Average$258	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$91	Average$241	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$93	Average$246	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$97	Average$222	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

$59+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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What are the most popular routes from Minneapolis to Chicago?

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What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Chicago?

Can I find deals for flights from Minneapolis to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Minneapolis to Chicago?

Can I find deals for business class flights from Minneapolis to Chicago?

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minneapolis to Chicago?

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