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$59+ Cheap flights from Minnesota 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 3/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — CHI
Feb 10 — Feb 171
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minnesota to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated January 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$118
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$59
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$227

Good round-trip deal

$320 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Minneapolis St Paul-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Minnesota to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Minnesota to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Minnesota to Chicago (CHI).
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Cheapest flights from Minnesota to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minnesota to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 11, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2010:54 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mSun Country Air
Sun 2/227:05 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 43mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/9$118
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Fri 4/104:24 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 39mSun Country Air
Mon 4/1311:54 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 44mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/9$119
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/94:24 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 39mSun Country Air
Mon 4/1311:54 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 44mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/10$129
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/277:36 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 39mSun Country Air
Thu 5/148:06 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 42mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/9$136
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/94:24 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 39mSun Country Air
Sun 4/129:13 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 44mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/10$139
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Mon 2/94:55 pmMSP - MDW
Nonstop1h 41mDelta
Thu 2/129:50 amMDW - MSP
Nonstop1h 42mDelta
Deal found 1/8$143
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 2/127:34 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/197:40 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/8$143
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/3110:45 amMSP - ORD
1 stop24h 12mFrontier
Thu 2/1211:41 amORD - MSP
1 stop7h 46mFrontier
Deal found 1/10$144
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/104:24 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/137:15 amORD - MSP
1 stop13h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$145
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/84:20 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 49mSun Country Air
Fri 6/126:25 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 46mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/9$146
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 4/23:54 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 32mSun Country Air
Sun 4/58:14 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 43mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/9$149
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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.
Thu 4/91:11 pmMSP - MDW
1 stop10h 31mFrontier
Mon 4/138:00 amMDW - MSP
1 stop12h 18mFrontier
Deal found 1/10$150

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota 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 January 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minnesota to Chicago that are best for you.

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Minnesota

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/9

4:24 pm-6:03 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

11:54 am-1:38 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$129

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/1

11:49 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/8

2:05 pm-3:44 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$143

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/19

11:19 am-12:58 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

6:08 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$143

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 3/26

5:08 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/28

2:05 pm-3:44 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$157

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/1

6:20 am-4:10 pm

2 stops9h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/8

4:50 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$168

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/19

5:50 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/23

8:50 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$171

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 3/5

4:59 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/7

11:45 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$171

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/9

11:19 am-1:06 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/12

7:20 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$171

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 2/14

9:10 am-11:03 am

Nonstop1h 53m

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/17

9:50 am-11:32 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$171

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 1/31

9:10 am-11:05 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/3

9:53 am-11:37 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$171

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minnesota to Chicago

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Chicago (average of $54). Flying from Minnesota to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $115). 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 MN to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota 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 January 11, 2026.

When flying from Minnesota to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 32% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minnesota to Chicago. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Minnesota to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Minnesota 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 January 11, 2026.

The most flights from USMN to CHI are scheduled on a Saturday (86 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (56 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minnesota to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Minnesota to Chicago?

    A quick flight from Minnesota to Chicago can take about 1h 36m. Sun Country Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $143. There are 348 mi between Minnesota and Chicago. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    $29 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Sun Country Air and Southwest, with prices starting from $46 and $48, respectively.

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Minnesota to Chicago?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Minnesota to Chicago are Sun Country Air (75%), Copa Airlines (73%) and ANA (72%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minnesota to Chicago?

    On average you can expect to pay $964 for a flight from Minnesota to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $77 while the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $118.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Minnesota to Chicago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minnesota 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 Minnesota to Chicago?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Chicago (average of $54). Flying from Minnesota to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $115). 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 6 airlines flying from Minnesota to Chicago

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Minnesota 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 January 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$39Average$98FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$67Average$156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$68Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$96Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$97Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$103Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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