Minnesota

$61+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Minnesota

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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MSP
Jan 27 — Feb 31
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Minnesota

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Minnesota
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Minnesota. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Fri 12/2612:26 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Fri 1/22:57 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/25$235
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Mon 12/297:38 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Fri 1/22:57 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/27$237
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Wed 12/3111:45 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 39mSun Country Air
Thu 1/13:36 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 38mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/27$238
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Tue 12/306:44 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 39mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/22:57 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$243
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/306:44 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 39mSun Country Air
Thu 1/13:36 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 38mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/26$268
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/306:44 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 39mSun Country Air
Fri 1/29:00 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 51mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/26$277
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:38 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 39mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/22:57 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$286
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Fri 12/267:44 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 39mSun Country Air
Thu 1/13:36 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 38mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/26$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Tue 12/3012:35 pmORD - FSD
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/313:11 pmFSD - ORD
Nonstop1h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/2710:47 amMLI - MSP
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/306:00 amMSP - MLI
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/311:20 pmPIA - MSP
1 stop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/17:40 amMSP - PIA
1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$290
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Sat 12/278:26 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 39mSun Country Air
Fri 1/29:00 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 51mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/27$297

Find flight deals from Illinois to Minnesota

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Minnesota flight deals. Data was last updated December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$132
(Southwest)

One-way from

$61
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$205

Good round-trip deal

$151 or less

Good one-way deal

$101 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Minneapolis St Paul flight deals.
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From Illinois to Minnesota
One-way flight from Illinois to Minnesota
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Minnesota.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to Minnesota.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Minnesota 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 December 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Minnesota that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoMinneapolis

MDW - MSP

MDWMSP

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

2:30 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 1/18

7:20 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$132

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

8:50 am-10:23 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 1/20

8:00 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$143

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

6:15 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 1/18

4:23 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$143

ChicagoMinneapolis

MDW - MSP

MDWMSP

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

5:00 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 1/18

4:50 pm-6:32 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$144

ChicagoSioux Falls

ORD - FSD

ORDFSD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/23

7:35 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 1/29

6:15 pm-8:13 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$189

ChicagoSioux Falls

ORD - FSD

ORDFSD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

9:50 am-11:51 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sun 1/18

6:15 pm-8:13 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$189

ChicagoMinneapolis

MDW - MSP

MDWMSP

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/12

9:30 am-11:07 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 3/12

5:08 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$191

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

12:30 pm-2:12 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 1/27

6:55 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$192

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

6:15 am-7:57 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/17

9:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$202

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

6:50 am-1:45 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 1/20

7:55 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$202

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Minnesota

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Minnesota (average of $46). Flying from Illinois to Minnesota in February is currently the most expensive (average of $119). 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 IL to MN?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Minnesota. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Minnesota, 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 10% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Minnesota. Price data was last updated on December 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Minnesota 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 Illinois to Minnesota

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Minnesota. 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 December 28, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to USMN are scheduled on a Sunday (81 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (41 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Minnesota

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Minnesota. 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 Minnesota. Reviews last updated December 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Illinois to Minnesota, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Illinois to Minnesota can take about 1h 30m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $132. Airlines will cover a distance of 348 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $38. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to Minnesota for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Minnesota (average of $46). Flying from Illinois to Minnesota in February is currently the most expensive (average of $119). 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 Illinois to Minnesota

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Minnesota. 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$57Average$160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$60Average$139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$69Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$104Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$111Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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