Can I fly direct from Chicago to Minneapolis?

Yes, direct flights from Chicago to Minneapolis are available. Historically, approximately 28% of the available flights on this route have been direct. For journeys that include connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This data, collected over a 90-day period, suggests that while direct options exist, a significant portion of flights involve at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Minneapolis?

The direct flight from Chicago to Minneapolis typically takes around 1 hour and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 537 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to approximately 12 hours and 9 minutes. This substantial difference highlights the time-saving benefit of choosing a direct route. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

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

Based on historical trends over the trailing 30 days, deals for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis are classified as frequent. This indicates that price fluctuations and opportunities for good fares occur regularly. Setting a price alert can be beneficial for travelers seeking to secure a favorable price, as it allows them to be notified when prices drop. Given the frequent nature of deals, an alert can help capture savings.

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Chicago to Minneapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis

Flights from Chicago to Minneapolis cover a distance of 537 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between these two cities. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Chicago to Minneapolis are typically $272–$900, with a median of $499. Current fares are above the typical level, with only 6% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis, February and March stand out as the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $61. Following these, May also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $138. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 28% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Chicago to Minneapolis are available, you are more likely to find itineraries with one or more connections.

A typical journey from Chicago to Minneapolis takes approximately 1h 40m, including connections. While the non-stop flight time is also around 1h 40m, the overall journey time can be significantly longer when considering connecting itineraries, which have a median duration of 26h 8m.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Minneapolis

Regular price: $176 - $282

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis is USD 176-282. The current lowest deal is USD 115 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 14-Dec 21.

now $115

Low $176

High $282

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis is February, with a median price of $61. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $556. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $61

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $556

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

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Minneapolis

Chicago (MDW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$454

$482

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Minneapolis

Chicago (MDW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$243

$543

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Minneapolis

Chicago (ORD) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$360

$392

One-way

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

2 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 16

$368 → $176

52%

7 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 17

$347 → $176

49%

4 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 11

$414 → $255

38%

4 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 15

$377 → $219

42%

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 for the past 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

February and March are cheapest

Historically, February ($61) and March ($61) are the cheapest months to fly this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 40m

Direct flights from Chicago to Minneapolis typically take 1 hour and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 72% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers the best deal

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $115 from Chicago O Hare International to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis appear frequently, with many options in the last 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers the most affordable flights from Chicago to Minneapolis.

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

💸 Flights from ~$112

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~11 km from Minneapolis city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$112

Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative

Rochester International (RST)

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

📍 ~135 km from Minneapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$448

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Minneapolis, United States

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Minneapolis, United States

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From ORD

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Dec 10

Minneapolis, United States

47% AI deal score

$2,060

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Minneapolis, United States

47% AI deal score

$2,089

$1,904

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From ORD

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Dec 09

Minneapolis, United States

46% AI deal score

$1,904

$1,798

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From ORD

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Dec 08

Minneapolis, United States

46% AI deal score

$1,914

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From ORD

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Dec 10

Minneapolis, United States

46% AI deal score

$1,915

$1,854

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From ORD

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Dec 04

Minneapolis, United States

46% AI deal score

$2,013

$1,872

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Minneapolis

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been observed to be around $599. Booking within 0-6 days of departure, however, sees a significant increase in average prices, reaching approximately $1122. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $654, indicating that planning within the recommended window can lead to better value.

Across the trailing quarter, a fare of $272 or less from Chicago to Minneapolis is considered a good price. This threshold represents the lower end of prices observed over a 90-day period. The median price for this route has been $499, while prices can go up to $900 or more for the higher end of fares. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $272 mark.

Historically, February and March have been the cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis, with a median price of $61 for both. May also offers a relatively low median price of $138. In contrast, the annual median price for this route is $499, making these months particularly attractive for budget-conscious travelers. These trends are based on data collected over a 270-day period, indicating consistent seasonal patterns.

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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: $176 - $282

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis is USD 176-282. The current lowest deal is USD 115 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 14-Dec 21.

now $115

Low $176

High $282

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis

February

Cheapest

Flights from $61

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $556

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

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Minneapolis

Chicago (MDW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$454

$482

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Minneapolis

Chicago (MDW) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$243

$543

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Minneapolis

Chicago (ORD) - Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines

$360

$392

One-way

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

2 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 16

$368 → $176

52%

7 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 17

$347 → $176

49%

4 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 11

$414 → $255

38%

4 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 15

$377 → $219

42%

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 for the past 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

February and March are cheapest

Historically, February ($61) and March ($61) are the cheapest months to fly this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 40m

Direct flights from Chicago to Minneapolis typically take 1 hour and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 72% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers the best deal

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $115 from Chicago O Hare International to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis appear frequently, with many options in the last 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers the most affordable flights from Chicago to Minneapolis.

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

💸 Flights from ~$112

Minneapolis main airports to arrive at

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~11 km from Minneapolis city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$112

Airports nearby Minneapolis used as alternative

Rochester International (RST)

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

Minneapolis, United States

46% AI deal score

$2,013

$1,872

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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

February and March are cheapest

Direct flights take 1h 40m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers the best deal

Deals appear frequently

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?

Related routes

More routes from Chicago

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

February and March are cheapest

Direct flights take 1h 40m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers the best deal

Deals appear frequently

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

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What's a cheap fare from Chicago to Minneapolis?

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