Can I fly direct from Chicago to Minneapolis?

Yes, direct flights are commonly available from Chicago to Minneapolis. Historically, approximately 82.6% of all flights on this route have been direct. For those instances where a connection is necessary, the median number of stopovers across the trailing 90 days was 2. This indicates that a significant majority of travelers can find non-stop options for their journey.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Minneapolis?

A direct flight from Chicago to Minneapolis typically takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 537 kilometers. For flights involving one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 10 hours and 58 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when planning their journey between the two cities.

Should I set a price alert for Chicago to Minneapolis flights?

Given that deals for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis are classified as frequent, setting a price alert is a recommended strategy. This route historically sees regular price fluctuations, making it beneficial to monitor fares. Over the trailing 30 days, the frequency of deals suggests that favorable prices become available often. An alert can help travelers secure a good price when one appears.

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Chicago to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis

The route from Chicago to Minneapolis covers a distance of 537 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. Right now, fares to Minneapolis from Chicago are typically $79–$193, with a median of $138. Current fares are above the typical level, with only 5% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Chicago to Minneapolis.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis, you'll find that November stands out with a median fare of $79. October and August also offer competitive prices, both with a median fare of $89. These months present the best opportunities for more affordable travel on this route.

For this route, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 82.6% of recent fares being direct flights from Chicago to Minneapolis. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Chicago to Minneapolis takes approximately 1h 40m, including any connections. For non-stop flights, the median flight time is also 1h 40m, while connecting itineraries have a significantly longer median journey of 14h 9m.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Minneapolis

Regular price: $109 - $209

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis is $109 to $209. The current lowest deal is $111 with Sun Country Airlines for travel from Nov 5-Nov 12.

now $111

Low $109

High $209

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis is December, with a median price of $59. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $365. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $59

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $365

Jan

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Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Minneapolis

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Minneapolis

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Minneapolis

Chicago (ORD) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$539

$286

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Minneapolis

Chicago (ORD) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$543

$348

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Minneapolis

Chicago (ORD) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$520

$353

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Minneapolis

Chicago (ORD) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$517

$341

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Minneapolis

Chicago (ORD) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$528

$364

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Minneapolis

Chicago (ORD) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$530

$377

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$520 → $278

47%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

$517 → $288

44%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$528 → $300

43%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$520 → $293

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis

Chicago - Minneapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Chicago to Minneapolis are above the typical level at $111.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November offers the lowest median prices at $79 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 40m

The typical direct flight duration from Chicago to Minneapolis is 1h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Sun Country Airlines provides direct flights on this route, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines has a current deal

A recent deal from Sun Country Airlines for $111 is available for November 5-12.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis are frequently available.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers flights to Minneapolis and is often the cheapest option from Chicago.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$113

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport provides another convenient departure point for flights to Minneapolis.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$116

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport is an alternative departure option for flights to Minneapolis.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$255

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis.

📍 ~11 km from Minneapolis city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$113

Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative

Rochester International (RST)

Rochester International (RST) is a reliable alternative for travelers in the southern Twin Cities metro.

📍 ~135 km from Minneapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$377

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From ORD

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Dec 24

Minneapolis, United States

47% AI deal score

$1,991

$1,809

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From ORD

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Minneapolis, United States

47% AI deal score

$2,072

$1,834

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From ORD

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Dec 09

Minneapolis, United States

47% AI deal score

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Minneapolis, United States

47% AI deal score

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From ORD

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Dec 08

Minneapolis, United States

47% AI deal score

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From ORD

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Minneapolis, United States

46% AI deal score

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$1,820

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Business Class

From ORD

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Oct 30

Minneapolis, United States

46% AI deal score

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From ORD

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Minneapolis, United States

46% AI deal score

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

Historically, booking flights 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices for the Chicago to Minneapolis route. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was approximately $181. In contrast, flights booked 0-6 days before departure had a significantly higher average price of around $850. For travelers planning within a 90-day window, securing tickets well in advance can lead to considerable savings.

A good price for a flight from Chicago to Minneapolis is considered to be around $79. This threshold represents a price at or below the 25th percentile of fares observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route during the same period was $138, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $193. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares around the $79 mark.

Historically, November has been one of the most affordable months to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis, with a median price of $79. October and August also offered competitive median prices at $89 each. The annual median price for this route, based on a 270-day window, was $138. Travelers looking for the best value should consider planning their trip during these months.

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Chicago to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Minneapolis

Regular price: $109 - $209

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis is $109 to $209. The current lowest deal is $111 with Sun Country Airlines for travel from Nov 5-Nov 12.

now $111

Low $109

High $209

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis

December

Cheapest

Flights from $59

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $365

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Minneapolis

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Minneapolis

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Minneapolis

Chicago (ORD) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$539

$286

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Minneapolis

Chicago (ORD) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$543

$348

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Minneapolis

Chicago (ORD) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$520

$353

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Minneapolis

Chicago (ORD) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$517

$341

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Minneapolis

Chicago (ORD) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$528

$364

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Minneapolis

Chicago (ORD) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$530

$377

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$520 → $278

47%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

$517 → $288

44%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$528 → $300

43%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$520 → $293

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis

Chicago - Minneapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Chicago to Minneapolis are above the typical level at $111.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November offers the lowest median prices at $79 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 40m

The typical direct flight duration from Chicago to Minneapolis is 1h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Sun Country Airlines provides direct flights on this route, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines has a current deal

A recent deal from Sun Country Airlines for $111 is available for November 5-12.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis are frequently available.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers flights to Minneapolis and is often the cheapest option from Chicago.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$113

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport provides another convenient departure point for flights to Minneapolis.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$116

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport is an alternative departure option for flights to Minneapolis.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$255

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis.

📍 ~11 km from Minneapolis city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$113

Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative

Rochester International (RST)

Rochester International (RST) is a reliable alternative for travelers in the southern Twin Cities metro.

Minneapolis, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Minneapolis

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Minneapolis

Chicago to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Minneapolis

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis

Direct flights from Chicago to Minneapolis

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Minneapolis

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis

Chicago - Minneapolis route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 40m

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Sun Country Airlines has a current deal

Deals are frequent for this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Minneapolis

Best Elite deals to Minneapolis

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

When is the best time to book flights from Chicago to Minneapolis?

What's a cheap fare from Chicago to Minneapolis?

What's the best month to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis?

Can I fly direct from Chicago to Minneapolis?

How long is the flight from Chicago to Minneapolis?

Should I set a price alert for Chicago to Minneapolis flights?

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Flights to Minneapolis from other cities

Chicago to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Minneapolis

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis

Direct flights from Chicago to Minneapolis

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Minneapolis

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis

Chicago - Minneapolis route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 40m

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Sun Country Airlines has a current deal

Deals are frequent for this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Minneapolis

Best Elite deals to Minneapolis

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

When is the best time to book flights from Chicago to Minneapolis?

What's a cheap fare from Chicago to Minneapolis?

What's the best month to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis?