How many flights from Minneapolis to Chicago are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 28.1% of flights from Minneapolis to Chicago were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago?

A direct flight from Minneapolis to Chicago typically takes about 1 hour and 43 minutes. This route covers a distance of 560 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, usually around 10 hours and 43 minutes. Travelers should consider this difference when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Minneapolis to Chicago come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Minneapolis to Chicago are considered to be frequent. This suggests that travelers often have opportunities to find good deals on this route. The consistent availability of competitive prices makes it a favorable route for budget-conscious travelers.

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Minneapolis to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to Chicago

Most itineraries from Minneapolis to Chicago connect at least once, with only 28.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Minneapolis to Chicago are available, you are more likely to find itineraries that include at least one stop.

Right now, fares to Chicago from Minneapolis are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $313–$892, with a median of $523. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Minneapolis to Chicago at present may require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago? The most affordable month to fly is typically December, with a median fare of just $69. Other inexpensive months include April, which sees median fares around $222, and November, with median fares of $295. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

A typical journey from Minneapolis to Chicago takes about 1h 43m. This median duration includes both non-stop and connecting itineraries. For non-stop flights, the median flight time is also 1h 43m, while connecting journeys typically take significantly longer, with a median of 21h 29m.

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Chicago

Regular price: $96 - $206

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

The regular price range for flights from Minneapolis to Chicago is between $96 and $206. The current lowest deal is $117 on Kayak for travel from Sep 5-Sep 6.

now $117

Low $96

High $206

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago is December, with a median price of $59. The most expensive month to fly is November, with a median price of $659. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $59

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $659

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Chicago

Southwest Airlines

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Chicago

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Chicago

Minneapolis (MSP) - Chicago (ORD)

$129

$117

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Chicago

Minneapolis (MSP) - Chicago (ORD)

$129

$117

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Chicago

Minneapolis (MSP) - Chicago (ORD)

$129

$117

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Chicago

Minneapolis (MSP) - Chicago (ORD)

$124

$117

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Chicago

Minneapolis (MSP) - Chicago (ORD)

$120

$117

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Chicago

Minneapolis (MSP) - Chicago (ORD)

$229

$134

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 22

$557 → $304

45%

2 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 21

$573 → $333

42%

2 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 24

$551 → $320

42%

4 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 25

$466 → $291

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago

Minneapolis - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Minneapolis to Chicago are above the typical level at $523.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest at $69

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago, with a median price of $69.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 43m

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Chicago typically take 1 hour and 43 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 71.9% of recent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from Minneapolis to Chicago are frequent, appearing multiple times within a 30-day window.

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is a good option for flights from Minneapolis to Chicago.

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

💸 Flights from ~$116

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Cheapest

Fly into Chicago Midway International for convenient access to Chicago, with flights from Minneapolis starting at $98.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$98

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers significant carrier presence and direct flight options for Chicago travelers.

📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$265

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From MSP

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Aug 18

Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$2,310

$854

Save $1,456

From MSP

Elite

Aug 27

Chicago, United States

74% AI deal score

$2,682

$1,785

Save $897

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Business Class

From MSP

Elite

Aug 25

Chicago, United States

74% AI deal score

$2,740

$1,785

Save $955

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From MSP

Elite

Oct 31

Chicago, United States

73% AI deal score

$458

$301

Save $157

From MSP

Elite

Dec 02

Chicago, United States

73% AI deal score

$439

$337

Save $102

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSP

Elite

Dec 05

Chicago, United States

73% AI deal score

$440

$337

Save $103

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSP

Elite

Oct 27

Chicago, United States

73% AI deal score

$445

$337

Save $108

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSP

Elite

Aug 23

Chicago, United States

73% AI deal score

$883

$535

Save $348

From MSP

Elite

Sep 12

Chicago, United States

72% AI deal score

$427

$301

Save $126

From MSP

Elite

Oct 24

Chicago, United States

72% AI deal score

$418

$337

Save $81

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSP

Elite

Sep 26

Chicago, United States

72% AI deal score

$421

$337

Save $84

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSP

Elite

Oct 07

Chicago, United States

72% AI deal score

$429

$337

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Minneapolis to Chicago is typically 14-27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $329. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees average prices rise to $435. Conversely, booking more than 60 days out tends to result in higher average prices, around $513.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Minneapolis to Chicago is considered to be $313 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $523. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $892 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago are December, April, and November. December typically sees a median price of $69, making it the most affordable month. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $222. The annual median price for this route is $523, indicating significant savings during these months.

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Minneapolis to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Chicago

Regular price: $96 - $206

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

The regular price range for flights from Minneapolis to Chicago is between $96 and $206. The current lowest deal is $117 on Kayak for travel from Sep 5-Sep 6.

now $117

Low $96

High $206

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago

December

Cheapest

Flights from $59

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $659

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Chicago

Southwest Airlines

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Chicago

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Chicago

Minneapolis (MSP) - Chicago (ORD)

$129

$117

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Chicago

Minneapolis (MSP) - Chicago (ORD)

$129

$117

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Chicago

Minneapolis (MSP) - Chicago (ORD)

$129

$117

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Chicago

Minneapolis (MSP) - Chicago (ORD)

$124

$117

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Chicago

Minneapolis (MSP) - Chicago (ORD)

$120

$117

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Chicago

Minneapolis (MSP) - Chicago (ORD)

$229

$134

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 22

$557 → $304

45%

2 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 21

$573 → $333

42%

2 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 24

$551 → $320

42%

4 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 25

$466 → $291

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago

Minneapolis - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Minneapolis to Chicago are above the typical level at $523.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest at $69

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago, with a median price of $69.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 43m

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Chicago typically take 1 hour and 43 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 71.9% of recent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from Minneapolis to Chicago are frequent, appearing multiple times within a 30-day window.

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is a good option for flights from Minneapolis to Chicago.

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

💸 Flights from ~$116

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Cheapest

Fly into Chicago Midway International for convenient access to Chicago, with flights from Minneapolis starting at $98.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$98

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers significant carrier presence and direct flight options for Chicago travelers.

📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$265

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Minneapolis to Chicago.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Chicago

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From MSP

Elite

Aug 18

Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$2,310

$854

Save $1,456

From MSP

Elite

Aug 27

Chicago, United States

74% AI deal score

$2,682

$1,785

Save $897

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From MSP

Elite

Aug 25

Chicago, United States

74% AI deal score

$2,740

$1,785

Save $955

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From MSP

Elite

Oct 31

Chicago, United States

73% AI deal score

$458

$301

Save $157

From MSP

Elite

Dec 02

Chicago, United States

73% AI deal score

$439

$337

Save $102

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSP

Elite

Dec 05

Chicago, United States

73% AI deal score

$440

$337

Save $103

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSP

Elite

Oct 27

Chicago, United States

73% AI deal score

$445

$337

Save $108

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSP

Elite

Aug 23

Chicago, United States

73% AI deal score

$883

$535

Save $348

From MSP

Elite

Sep 12

Chicago, United States

72% AI deal score

$427

$301

Save $126

From MSP

Elite

Oct 24

Chicago, United States

72% AI deal score

$418

$337

Save $81

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSP

Elite

Sep 26

Chicago, United States

72% AI deal score

$421

$337

Save $84

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSP

Elite

Oct 07

Chicago, United States

72% AI deal score

$429

$337

Save $92

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Chicago

Today’s best flight deals from Minneapolis to Chicago

Minneapolis to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Chicago

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

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago

Minneapolis - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

December is historically cheapest at $69

Direct flights average 1h 43m

Connecting flights are dominant

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

Aug 18

Aug 27

Aug 25

Oct 31

Dec 02

Dec 05

Oct 27

Aug 23

Sep 12

Oct 24

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Oct 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

How far in advance should I book a flight from Minneapolis to Chicago?

What is a good price for a flight from Minneapolis to Chicago?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago?

How many flights from Minneapolis to Chicago are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago?

How often do cheap flights from Minneapolis to Chicago come up?

Related routes

More routes from Minneapolis

Flights to Chicago from other cities

Minneapolis to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Chicago

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

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago

Minneapolis - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

December is historically cheapest at $69

Direct flights average 1h 43m

Connecting flights are dominant

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

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Aug 27

Aug 25

Oct 31

Dec 02

Dec 05

Oct 27

Aug 23

Sep 12

Oct 24

Sep 26

Oct 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

How far in advance should I book a flight from Minneapolis to Chicago?

What is a good price for a flight from Minneapolis to Chicago?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago?