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$47+ Cheap flights from Minnesota to Illinois

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MSP — ORD
Oct 19 — Oct 261
Sun 10/19
Sun 10/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minnesota to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated September 19, 2025.

Round-trip from

$72
(Priceline)

One-way from

$47
(Kiwi.com)

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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Cheapest flights from Minnesota to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minnesota to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 19, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Fri 12/128:41 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Mon 12/156:13 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$72
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Mon 12/295:00 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 38mSun Country Air
Wed 12/3111:45 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 39mSun Country Air
Deal found 9/18$92
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Mon 10/205:00 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 39mSun Country Air
Fri 10/317:39 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 43mSun Country Air
Deal found 9/18$96
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/235:15 amMSP - MDW
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Mon 10/279:30 pmMDW - MSP
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/17$97
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Sat 10/184:48 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/258:51 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/18$97
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Fri 12/58:41 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Mon 12/86:13 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$98
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 10/306:59 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Mon 11/35:37 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 38mDelta
Deal found 9/17$99
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 10/244:36 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 39mSun Country Air
Mon 10/2711:41 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 43mSun Country Air
Deal found 9/19$104
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/23:30 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 38mSun Country Air
Sun 11/96:08 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 42mSun Country Air
Deal found 9/17$106
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Tue 10/216:00 amMSP - MDW
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Thu 10/237:45 amMDW - MSP
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/18$107
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/305:15 amMSP - MDW
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Mon 11/311:25 amMDW - MSP
1 stop10h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/17$113
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 11/144:48 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 38mSun Country Air
Mon 11/2411:42 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 42mSun Country Air
Deal found 9/17$114

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota to Illinois 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 September 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minnesota to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

Minnesota

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 12/29

5:00 pm-6:38 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

11:45 am-1:24 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$92

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 10/23

11:30 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/27

3:35 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$97

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 11/5

3:22 pm-5:04 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/10

8:50 am-10:26 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$97

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 10/23

9:58 am-11:42 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/25

8:51 am-10:27 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$97

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 11/5

3:22 pm-5:04 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

8:50 am-10:26 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$97

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 11/8

10:00 am-11:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/8

5:40 pm-7:12 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$97

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 10/18

1:30 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/30

8:57 am-10:30 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$97

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 10/29

1:25 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

6:00 am-7:36 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$97

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 10/18

7:50 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/28

8:57 am-10:30 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$97

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 10/20

3:22 pm-5:04 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/30

8:57 am-10:30 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$97

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to Illinois

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Minnesota to Illinois 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 MN to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 19, 2025.

When flying from Minnesota to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Minnesota to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Minnesota to Illinois. 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 September 19, 2025.

The most flights from USMN to USIL are scheduled on a Thursday (107 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (42 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Minnesota to Illinois?

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated September 19, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Minnesota to Illinois to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
330 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minnesota to Illinois. 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 Illinois?

    Sun Country Air, Southwest, and Delta can get you from Minnesota to Illinois in just under 1h 30m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. There are 348 mi between Minnesota and Illinois. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $59. Frontier flights start at $93 while deals on Delta start at $128 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Minnesota to Illinois 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 Minnesota to Illinois

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Minnesota to Illinois. 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 September 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$68Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$72Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$91Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$93Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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