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$59+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Minneapolis (MSP)

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CHI — MSP
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Minneapolis St Paul are usually found in April or August, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Minneapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Minneapolis (MSP). 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 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$107
(Southwest)

One-way from

$59
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$213

Good round-trip deal

$162 or less

Good one-way deal

$111 or less
From Chicago (CHI) to Minneapolis St Paul
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Minneapolis St Paul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Minneapolis St Paul.
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

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.
Mon 8/257:40 amMDW - MSP
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Wed 8/276:00 amMSP - MDW
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$107
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Fri 7/116:15 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 40mSun Country Air
Sat 7/127:25 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 39mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10$116
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/208:25 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 34mDelta
Sat 9/207:00 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 39mDelta
Deal found 6/10$124
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/209:15 amMDW - MSP
Nonstop1h 38mDelta
Sat 9/207:00 amMSP - MDW
Nonstop1h 46mDelta
Deal found 6/10$124
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/167:21 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/167:49 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$151
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/277:19 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/16:32 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$157
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Mon 8/185:40 amORD - MSP
1 stop5h 47mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/213:48 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$159
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:00 amORD - MSP
1 stop18h 34mFrontier
Sun 9/1411:49 amMSP - ORD
1 stop12h 21mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$200
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Thu 9/41:50 pmORD - MSP
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Sun 9/77:20 amMSP - ORD
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$219
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/1312:35 pmMDW - MSP
1 stop12h 09mFrontier
Sat 6/144:13 pmMSP - MDW
1 stop6h 15mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$228
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:00 amORD - MSP
1 stop7h 17mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/142:22 pmMSP - ORD
1 stop8h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$239

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Minneapolis 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Minneapolis that are best for you.

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ChicagoMinneapolis

MDW - MSP

MDWMSP

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/25

7:40 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/27

6:00 am-9:50 am

1 stop3h 50m

$107

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/11

7:00 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 7/14

3:42 pm-5:21 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$116

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/20

8:25 am-9:59 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 9/20

7:00 am-8:39 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$124

ChicagoMinneapolis

MDW - MSP

MDWMSP

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/20

9:15 am-10:53 am

Nonstop1h 38m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 9/20

7:00 am-8:46 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$124

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/16

7:21 am-9:03 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 8/16

7:49 pm-9:28 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$151

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/27

7:19 am-8:55 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 9/1

6:32 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$157

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/18

5:40 am-11:27 am

1 stop5h 47m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 8/21

3:48 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$159

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/4

1:50 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 9/7

7:20 am-12:45 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$219

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/29

10:43 am-5:27 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 6/30

6:32 pm-9:38 am

1 stop15h 06m

$239

ChicagoMinneapolis

MDW - MSP

MDWMSP

Chicago Midway

Sat 7/26

6:20 am-2:51 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 8/2

4:14 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$248

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The best insider tips for Chicago to Minneapolis flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Minneapolis trip
Airlines
Sun Country Air

Sun Country's priority check-in includes access to priority security lanes for a smoother experience.


Best seats offer extra legroom and a complimentary alcoholic beverage.

United Airlines

Basic Economy allows a personal item only, no carry-on bags unless exceptions apply.


Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats at the front of the economy cabin.

Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, including oversized items like skis or golf clubs.


Southwest's open seating policy allows passengers to choose any available seat upon boarding.

Airports
ORD

Expect long walks between terminals at ORD; plan extra time for navigating this busy airport.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
MDW

Use the 'L' train for a quick, cost-effective way to reach MDW from downtown Chicago in under 30 minutes.

Read more about MDWby Ramsey Qubein
MSP

Take the light rail from MSP to downtown Minneapolis in under 30 minutes; it's frequent and affordable.

Read more about MSPby Brandon Schultz
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on MSP

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Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Minneapolis

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Minneapolis from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Minneapolis

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Minneapolis?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Minneapolis is 66 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 Chicago to Minneapolis?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from Chicago to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 CHI to MSP?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Minneapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 37% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Minneapolis

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Minneapolis. 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 12, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to MSP are scheduled on a Thursday (120 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (42 on average).

Rainfall in Minneapolis by month

Plan your trip to Minneapolis by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Minneapolis ranges from 0.8 - 4.3 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.3 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Minneapolis when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Minneapolis by month

Plan your trip to Minneapolis by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Minneapolis, 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 15.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Minneapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Chicago to Minneapolis to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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 Chicago to Minneapolis. 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 into for flights to Minneapolis from Chicago?

    Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Minneapolis. You should not have trouble finding flights to Minneapolis St Paul from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 86 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Minneapolis airport from Chicago. It is only a 7.3 mi journey from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) to Minneapolis’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, Southwest ($107), Sun Country Air ($116), and Delta ($124) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Minneapolis. Users have found that Southwest is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Sun Country Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $59. Users have also found prices from $59 and $76 on Southwest and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Minneapolis are Aeromexico (86%), Delta (76%) and Qantas Airways (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Minneapolis?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $59. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Minneapolis St Paul) can be booked for $97 on average our data indicates $1,258 when flying from Chicago to Minneapolis.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from Chicago to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 Chicago to Minneapolis

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Minneapolis. 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$66Average$155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$76Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$94Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$96Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$104Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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