Route guide · 334 miles
Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Chicago
MSP → ORD · Nonstop 1h 11m · Live round-trip fares
If Chicago is next on your list, here's the honest picture on fares from Minneapolis. The trip covers about 334 miles and takes roughly 1h 11m in the air. Prices on this route reward planners: booking 2–4 weeks ahead is the sweet spot, and the lowest fares tend to sell out fast.
Live fares for MSP → ORD are updating. Use the search below for real-time prices.
Search live pricesNonstop flights from Minneapolis to Chicago
Nonstop service links Minneapolis and Chicago directly — flights are flown by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines. Expect roughly 1h 11m in the air. If a nonstop is what you want, don't wait too long: booking 2–4 weeks ahead is when these seats are priced most kindly.
Booking insights: Minneapolis → Chicago
- Distance: 334 miles · nonstop flight time: 1h 11m.
- Cheapest upcoming week in the live data starts around Nov 5, with fares from $58.
- Of the months we're tracking right now, November 2026 has the lowest fares, starting at $58.
- Rule of thumb for this route: the sweet spot is usually 2–4 weeks before departure.
- Midweek departures (Tue–Thu) are consistently cheaper than weekend flights.
- Set a free Airfare Deal alert instead of checking daily — the best fares can sell out in hours.
Price trend
Cheapest departure weeks ahead
Departing around Nov 5 is currently the cheapest window — about $56 less than the nearest weeks. Based on recent fares found for this route; prices change quickly.
Cheapest month · Minneapolis → Chicago
November 2026
Every date's recent round-trip fare, at a glance.
Fares from
$58
Cheapest: Wed, Nov 11 — $58 · Priciest: Nov 1 — $119
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Minneapolis to Chicago flight FAQs
How long is the flight from MSP to ORD?
A nonstop from MSP to ORD clocks in at around 1h 11m for the 334-mile trip. If you're connecting, budget an extra 2–4 hours depending on where you stop.
Are there nonstop flights from Minneapolis to Chicago?
Yes — look for American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines on this route. Nonstop seats are usually priced best 2–4 weeks before departure.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago?
Of the months we're tracking right now, November 2026 has the lowest fares from Minneapolis to Chicago, starting at $58. Fares update as new data comes in, so it's worth setting a free alert for your dates.
How much are last minute flights from MSP to ORD?
Book inside the final week and you'll usually pay a premium on MSP to ORD. Fares booked 2–4 weeks ahead are almost always kinder.
What is a good round-trip deal from Minneapolis to Chicago?
A good deal is anything at or below the recent fares shown above. Set a free Airfare Deal alert and we'll ping you the moment fares drop.
Which airlines fly from Minneapolis to Chicago?
The main carriers on this route are American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines. Comparing all of them on the live search below usually surfaces the lowest fare for your dates.
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