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$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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — CHI
Jun 18 — Jun 251
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Chicago are usually found in September or November, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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 June 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$91
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$59
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$203

Good round-trip deal

$223 or less

Good one-way deal

$142 or less
From Minneapolis St Paul to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Chicago (CHI).

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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Chicago
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 June 13, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Thu 9/185:52 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 43mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/2210:12 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/13$91
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Thu 8/711:35 amMSP - MDW
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Mon 8/117:40 amMDW - MSP
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$97
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 10/147:00 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 39mDelta
Wed 10/156:00 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 38mDelta
Deal found 6/11$97
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/238:00 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/277:25 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$98
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/183:36 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 39mSun Country Air
Tue 8/198:25 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 34mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/13$106
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Wed 8/64:05 pmMSP - MDW
Nonstop1h 34mDelta
Sat 8/99:24 amMDW - MSP
Nonstop1h 34mDelta
Deal found 6/13$114
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/214:13 pmMSP - ORD
1 stop8h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/286:10 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$173
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/214:13 pmMSP - MDW
1 stop6h 15mFrontier
Sat 6/282:44 pmMDW - MSP
1 stop10h 00mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$218
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/115:47 pmMSP - ORD
1 stop13h 17mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/136:00 amORD - MSP
1 stop7h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$224
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/144:13 pmMSP - ORD
1 stop8h 01mFrontier
Sun 6/155:20 amORD - MSP
1 stop10h 17mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$228
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 7/410:50 amMSP - ORD
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Sun 7/64:00 pmORD - MSP
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$278
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Thu 8/77:50 pmMSP - MDW
1 stop16h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/111:11 pmMDW - MSP
3 stops27h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$288

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Chicago that are best for you.

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MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 9/18

5:52 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/22

10:12 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$91

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 8/7

11:35 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/11

7:40 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$97

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 10/14

7:00 am-8:39 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/15

6:00 am-7:38 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$97

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 10/23

8:00 am-9:43 am

Nonstop1h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/27

7:25 am-8:54 am

Nonstop1h 29m

$98

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 8/18

3:36 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/19

8:25 am-9:59 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$106

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/6

4:05 pm-5:39 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/9

9:24 am-10:58 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$114

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 6/28

7:00 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/1

10:43 am-1:18 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$183

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 8/11

5:47 pm-7:04 am

1 stop13h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/13

6:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$224

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 6/27

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop5h 40m

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/28

2:44 pm-12:44 am

1 stop10h 00m

$228

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 6/25

7:15 am-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/28

7:00 am-12:44 am

1 stop17h 44m

$228

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The best insider tips for Minneapolis to Chicago flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Minneapolis to Chicago trip
Airlines
Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways offers extra legroom seats for a fee, enhancing comfort.


Qatar's business class offers luxury with lie-flat seats and premium dining.

British Airways

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.

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.

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.

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.

Airports
MSP

Security lines at MSP are generally efficient, with waits often under 30 minutes. Check live wait estimates online to choose the shortest line.

Read more about MSPby Brandon Schultz
ORD

For a quick city connection, take the “L” train from ORD to downtown Chicago, avoiding traffic delays common with taxis or rideshares.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
MDW

The Orange Line train offers a direct, cost-effective route from MDW to downtown Chicago in under 30 minutes, operating almost 24 hours a day.

Read more about MDWby Ramsey Qubein
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Expert on ORD and MDW

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Minneapolis with our price prediction graph.
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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 June 9, 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 June 13, 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 71% 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 June 8, 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 June 13, 2025.

The most flights from MSP to CHI are scheduled on a Friday (124 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 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 June 13, 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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 93 flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Chicago per day from 5 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($91), Southwest ($97), and Delta ($97) offers the cheapest pricing from Minneapolis to Chicago. American Airlines is currently priced 51% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $59. Sun Country Air flights start at $59 while deals on United Airlines start at $60 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Minneapolis to Chicago?

  • 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: Avianca (95%), Turkish Airlines (93%), Japan Airlines( 92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to Chicago? While on average our users pay $2,076, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $68. The most popular route (Minneapolis St Paul - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $97.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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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 June 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$68Average$156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$83Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$92Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$95Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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