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Qatar's business class offers luxury with lie-flat seats and premium dining.
$58+ 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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — CHI
Mei 4 — Mei 111
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Chicago
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $114 (lastminute.com) |
One-way from | $58 (Cheapflightsfares) |
Popular in | February |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $174 |
Good round-trip deal | $197 or less |
Good one-way deal | $147 or less |
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to ChicagoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Kam 5/295:30 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 39mSun Country Air
Min 6/17:00 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 44mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/28![Sun Country Air logo]()
$114
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sen 5/126:00 amMSP - ORD
1 stop17h 41mMultiple Airlines
Kam 5/158:05 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$160
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sel 7/14:05 pmMSP - MDW
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Jum 7/49:24 amMDW - MSP
Nonstop1h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/29![Delta logo]()
$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Kam 5/297:00 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 48mAmerican Airlines
Jum 5/301:15 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28![American Airlines logo]()
$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Kam 5/226:55 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Min 5/258:40 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/28![Delta logo]()
$181
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sen 5/193:55 pmMSP - MDW
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Rab 5/2110:50 amMDW - MSP
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28![Southwest logo]()
$183
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Rab 5/286:00 amMSP - ORD
1 stop17h 52mFrontier
Sab 5/316:00 amORD - MSP
1 stop18h 37mFrontier
Deal found 4/28![Frontier logo]()
$193
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sab 5/313:13 pmMSP - MDW
1 stop7h 04mFrontier
Min 6/17:40 amMDW - MSP
1 stop8h 08mFrontier
Deal found 4/29![Frontier logo]()
$201
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Kam 5/292:30 pmMSP - ORD
2 stops29h 38mSpirit Airlines
Min 6/16:30 amORD - MSP
2 stops30h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$279
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Jum 5/308:34 amMSP - RFD
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Min 6/14:16 pmRFD - MSP
2 stops21h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$289
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Jum 5/308:34 amMSP - MDW
1 stop9h 36mMultiple Airlines
Min 6/111:03 amMDW - MSP
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$305
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Chicago that are best for you.
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Price
MinneapolisChicago
MSP - ORD
MSPORD
Minneapolis St Paul
Kam 5/29
5:30 pm-7:09 pm
Nonstop1h 39m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Min 6/1
7:00 am-8:44 am
Nonstop1h 44m
$114
MinneapolisChicago
MSP - ORD
MSPORD
Minneapolis St Paul
Sen 5/12
6:00 am-11:41 pm
1 stop17h 41m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Kam 5/15
8:05 pm-9:49 pm
Nonstop1h 44m
$160
MinneapolisChicago
MSP - MDW
MSPMDW
Minneapolis St Paul
Sel 7/1
4:05 pm-5:40 pm
Nonstop1h 35m
Chicago Midway
Jum 7/4
9:24 am-11:00 am
Nonstop1h 36m
$179
MinneapolisChicago
MSP - ORD
MSPORD
Minneapolis St Paul
Kam 5/29
7:00 am-8:48 am
Nonstop1h 48m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jum 5/30
1:15 pm-2:48 pm
Nonstop1h 33m
$179
MinneapolisChicago
MSP - ORD
MSPORD
Minneapolis St Paul
Kam 5/22
6:55 am-8:24 am
Nonstop1h 29m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Min 5/25
8:40 am-10:15 am
Nonstop1h 35m
$181
MinneapolisChicago
MSP - MDW
MSPMDW
Minneapolis St Paul
Sen 5/19
3:55 pm-5:25 pm
Nonstop1h 30m
Chicago Midway
Rab 5/21
10:50 am-12:25 pm
Nonstop1h 35m
$183
MinneapolisChicago
MSP - ORD
MSPORD
Minneapolis St Paul
Rab 5/28
6:00 am-11:52 pm
1 stop17h 52m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sab 5/31
6:00 am-12:37 am
1 stop18h 37m
$193
MinneapolisChicago
MSP - MDW
MSPMDW
Minneapolis St Paul
Sab 5/31
3:13 pm-10:17 pm
1 stop7h 04m
Chicago Midway
Min 6/1
7:40 am-3:48 pm
1 stop8h 08m
$201
MinneapolisChicago
MSP - ORD
MSPORD
Minneapolis St Paul
Kam 5/29
2:30 pm-8:08 pm
2 stops29h 38m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Min 6/1
6:30 am-1:28 pm
2 stops30h 58m
$279
MinneapolisChicago
MSP - RFD
MSPRFD
Minneapolis St Paul
Jum 5/30
8:34 am-9:24 am
2 stops24h 50m
Chicago Greater Rockford
Min 6/1
4:16 pm-1:28 pm
2 stops21h 12m
$289
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Minneapolis to Chicago in April.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Minneapolis-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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BA's Executive Club offers free seat selection for mid-tier status holders.
BA's World Traveller offers complimentary meals and beverages on long-haul flights.
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Sun Country Air
Choose priority check-in for faster security and boarding, ideal for busy travel days.
Sun Country offers free entertainment streamed to your device on most flights.
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United Airlines
United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, ideal for a comfortable short flight.
Prepay for checked bags to save on fees and avoid last-minute charges.
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Southwest
Southwest offers two free checked bags, ideal for travelers with more luggage.
Southwest's open seating policy allows you to choose any available seat upon boarding.
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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Chicago
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minneapolis to Chicago
How far ahead should I book a flight from Minneapolis to Chicago?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Chicago. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.
The best time to book flights from Minneapolis to Chicago is 55 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 time of day to fly from MSP to CHI?
Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
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 79% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to Chicago flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday 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
Explore weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
The most flights from MSP to CHI are scheduled on a Tuesday (108 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (34 on average).
Rainfall in Chicago by month
Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
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.
Temperature in Chicago by month
Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
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).
Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Minneapolis to Chicago, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.6
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentGina,Apr 2025
LAS - DEN
Entertainment
7.6
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentGina,Apr 2025
LAS - DEN
Entertainment
7.6
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentGina,Apr 2025
LAS - DEN
Entertainment
7.6
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentGina,Apr 2025
LAS - DEN
Entertainment
7.6
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentGina,Apr 2025
LAS - DEN
Entertainment
7.6
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentGina,Apr 2025
LAS - DEN
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Top 5 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Chicago
Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$65 | Average$150 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time83% | |
| Cheapest$86 | Average$248 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$96 | Average$204 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$97 | Average$223 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$97 | Average$188 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |