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$59+ Cheap flights from Minnesota to Illinois

MSP — ORD
Dec 13 — Dec 201
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Minnesota to Illinois

Sat 12/57:00 am -
Nonstop1h 55m
Tue 12/812:39 pm -
Nonstop1h 37m
Deal found 11/10$117
Sat 12/51:06 pm -
Nonstop1h 49m
Sat 12/59:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 11/12$117
Thu 12/175:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Mon 12/2110:45 am -
Nonstop1h 46m
Deal found 11/10$118
Thu 12/175:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Sun 12/207:50 pm -
Nonstop1h 46m
Deal found 11/11$119
Wed 12/163:42 pm -
1 stop6h 18m
Mon 1/46:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 46m
Deal found 11/11$120
Tue 12/153:42 pm -
1 stop6h 18m
Fri 12/187:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 46m
Deal found 11/12$121
Wed 12/93:42 pm -
1 stop6h 18m
Wed 12/167:25 am -
1 stop5h 50m
Deal found 11/11$122
Wed 12/163:42 pm -
1 stop6h 18m
Sun 12/207:50 pm -
Nonstop1h 46m
Deal found 11/11$123
Wed 12/23:40 pm -
1 stop5h 55m
Fri 12/1111:45 am -
Nonstop1h 41m
Deal found 11/11$125
Wed 12/23:40 pm -
1 stop5h 55m
Tue 12/87:25 am -
1 stop16h 58m
Deal found 11/11$126
Wed 12/97:00 am -
1 stop5h 55m
Wed 12/168:50 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 11/10$127
Sat 12/195:57 pm -
Nonstop2h 02m
Sat 1/164:04 pm -
Nonstop1h 48m
Deal found 11/13$127

Find flight deals from Minnesota to Illinois

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$117
(Delta)

One-way from

$59
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$239

Good round-trip deal

$203 or less

Good one-way deal

$179 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Minneapolis St Paul-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Minnesota to Illinois
One-way flight from Minnesota to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Minnesota to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Minnesota to Illinois.

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MinneapolisChicago

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 1/1

8:55 am-10:43 am

Nonstop1h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

MinneapolisChicago

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - MDW Chicago Midway

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 12/12

3:00 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$70

MinneapolisChicago

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 12/12

3:14 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$70

MinneapolisChicago

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/16

7:10 am-9:04 am

Nonstop1h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$70
Quickest round-trip

MinneapolisChicago

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - MDW Chicago Midway

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 1/7

2:55 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$85

MinneapolisChicago

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 1/11

6:00 am-7:52 am

Nonstop1h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$85

MinneapolisChicago

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - MDW Chicago Midway

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 12/21

9:03 am-11:01 am

Nonstop1h 58m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$85

MinneapolisChicago

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 1/7

7:45 am-9:37 am

Nonstop1h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$85

MinneapolisChicago

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 12/26

4:40 pm-6:29 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$94

MinneapolisChicago

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - MDW Chicago Midway

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 1/18

5:00 am-6:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$95

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Minnesota with our price prediction graph.
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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Illinois (average of $193). Flying from Minnesota to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $324). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Minnesota to Illinois in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Minnesota to Illinois

The most flights from USMN to USIL are scheduled on a Wednesday (92 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (38 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Minnesota to Illinois flights typically cost between $175 and $333 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $117 on United Airlines (Dec 5-Dec 5).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Minnesota to Illinois?

The best time to book flights from Minnesota to Illinois is 80 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 day to fly from Minnesota to Illinois?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Minnesota to Illinois?

    Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest can get you from Minnesota to Illinois in just under 1h 52m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 28m. There are 333 mi between Minnesota and Illinois. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $29. United Airlines flights start at $58 while deals on American Airlines start at $58 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Illinois (average of $193). Flying from Minnesota to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $324). 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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Alternative routes for Minnesota to Illinois

Top 6 airlines flying from Minnesota to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$39Average$115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$68Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$85Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$117Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$117Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$118Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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