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Chicago.RM484 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Apr, returning Tue, 8 Apr.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, 5 Apr, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 8 Apr, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM484, select.
Chicago.RM538 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 May, returning Sat, 17 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, 14 May, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 17 May, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM538, select.
Chicago.RM555 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Jun, returning Wed, 30 Jul.Return flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM555, select.
Chicago.RM584 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Mar, returning Sat, 22 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Thu, 20 Mar, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 22 Mar, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM584, select.
Chicago.RM622 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Apr, returning Thu, 1 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 1 May, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM622, select.
Chicago.RM622 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Mar, returning Tue, 1 Apr.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Mon, 31 Mar, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 1 Apr, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM622, select.
Chicago.RM752 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Jun, returning Sun, 15 Jun.Return flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 15 Jun, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM752, select.
Chicago.RM769 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Jul, returning Sun, 20 Jul.Return flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Fri, 18 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 20 Jul, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM769, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Minneapolis to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in April.
Feb
from RM2,954
Mar
from RM584
Apr
from RM484
May
from RM538
Jun
from RM752
Jul
from RM769
Aug
from RM1,212
Sep
from RM1,212
Oct
from RM1,214
Nov
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Dec
from RM1,487
Jan
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Minneapolis to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM484
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time1 hr, 37 mins
Most popular airlineWestJet
Average flights per week979

Finding cheap flights from Minneapolis to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago Dupage County, and Chicago Rockford.
The best price we found for a return flight from Minneapolis to Chicago is RM484. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 36 minutes is the average flight time from Minneapolis to Chicago.
WestJet, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly direct from Minneapolis to Chicago.
As of February 2025, there are 965 flights per week flying from Minneapolis to Chicago.
The cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago is usually February 2025.
If you're flying from Minneapolis, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago Midway – which is 14.5 km away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from RM484.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago on Saturday, 5 April 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In February, the average temperature is usually around -2°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August.
The cheapest airline that flies to Chicago is Southwest Airlines .

Travelling from Minneapolis to Chicago: what you need to know

  • Start your adventure at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the main airport in Minneapolis. Look for flights from Minneapolis to Chicago that fly out of this base.

  • The primary gateways to Chicago are O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

  • On average, direct flights from Minneapolis to Chicago take 1 hour 36 minutes. Chicago and Minneapolis share the same timezone (UTC-5), which means you won't need to change your watch after you arrive.

  • With 516 weekly flights between the two airports, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Minneapolis to Chicago with American Airlines at 05:30. If you're keen to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from MSP to ORD is with Delta Air Lines at 20:43.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Minneapolis to Chicago. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • For a domestic flight within United States, you won't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to bring another kind of identification, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Once you've booked cheap flights from Minneapolis to Chicago, make sure your ID is up to date.

Flying from Minneapolis

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

  • Direct flights from Minneapolis to Chicago frequently depart from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). MSP offers nonstop options to two Chicago terminals, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

  • At MSP, you'll find a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Minneapolis to Chicago, including:

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Minneapolis to Chicago. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:

    • Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

    • St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • The journey from central Minneapolis to MSP takes about 26 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 19 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Need a handy hotel close to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis to Chicago, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving in Chicago

O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Chicago

  • RM255 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Chicago. Return flights start at RM484. These prices can change based on demand.

  • Score cheap tickets from Minneapolis to Chicago by booking at least 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • The cheapest month for tickets from Minneapolis to Chicago is May. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the best deal.

  • Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Minneapolis to Chicago. You don't need to check every day to see if prices have fallen. We'll update you when the price changes.

  • Take advantage of filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Minneapolis to Chicago, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Best time to go to Chicago

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis to Chicago. To avoid the crowds, visit Chicago in February.

  • Book your flight from Minneapolis to Chicago for July if you'd like to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chicago to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.

  • January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Minneapolis to Chicago around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Chicago

  • Start your Chicago trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Minneapolis to Chicago, browse our range of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are popular attractions which should feature on any good Chicago itinerary.

Complete your Chicago trip with a car rental

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