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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 21.9% of flights from Minneapolis to Chicago were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a notable portion of routes involve connections.

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

A direct flight from Minneapolis to Chicago typically takes 1 hour and 44 minutes, covering a distance of 560 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 12 hours and 32 minutes. This substantial difference highlights the time-saving benefit of choosing a non-stop option for this route.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Minneapolis to Chicago come up frequently. This route is classified as one where deals appear often, based on data from the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically find favorable prices with regularity for this destination.

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Minneapolis to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to Chicago

Most itineraries for flights from Minneapolis to Chicago connect at least once, with only 21.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is two. This means that while direct flights from Minneapolis to Chicago are available, you will frequently encounter options with layovers.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Minneapolis to Chicago, fares are typically $359–$1072, with a median of $676. Current fares are above the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly discounted tickets may require flexibility or advance planning.

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago is typically in May, with a median fare of $163. Other affordable months include March, where the median fare is $385, and January, with a median fare of $469. These months offer more budget-friendly options compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from Minneapolis to Chicago takes about 1h 44m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this median duration reflects the combined time of flying and layovers. The non-stop flight time is also 1h 44m, while connecting flights have a significantly longer median duration of 33h 44m.

The distance between Minneapolis and Chicago is 560 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel time, even with potential connections. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find suitable fares.

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Chicago

Regular price: $151 - $269

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

The regular price range for flights from Minneapolis to Chicago is typically between $151 and $269. The current lowest deal is $114 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 8 to Jan 6.

now $114

Low $151

High $269

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago is May, with a median price of $163. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $842. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $163

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $842

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Chicago

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Chicago

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Chicago

Minneapolis (MSP) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$459

$392

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Chicago

Minneapolis (MSP) - Chicago (ORD)

Sun Country Airlines

$129

$268

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Chicago

Minneapolis (MSP) - Chicago (ORD)

Sun Country Airlines

$129

$268

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Chicago

Minneapolis (MSP) - Chicago (ORD)

Sun Country Airlines

$128

$298

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Chicago

Minneapolis (MSP) - Chicago (ORD)

Sun Country Airlines

$115

$287

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Chicago

Minneapolis (MSP) - Chicago (ORD)

Sun Country Airlines

$111

$288

One-way

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

2 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 18

$253 → $115

55%

3 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 19

$252 → $115

54%

1 night

Nov 18 - Nov 19

$250 → $115

54%

1 night

Dec 15 - Dec 16

$237 → $113

52%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago

Minneapolis - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Minneapolis to Chicago are above the typical level, with a median of $676.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May has the lowest median price at $163, making it the cheapest month to fly.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 44m

The median direct flight from Minneapolis to Chicago takes 1 hour and 44 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights make up 78.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines provides direct flights on this route, with at least 1 direct deal available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Minneapolis to Chicago are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$110

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Cheapest

Chicago Midway International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Minneapolis to Chicago.

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

💸 Flights from ~$117

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers a major international airport experience with significant carrier presence and direct flight options.

📍 ~145 km from Chicago (reachable by Amtrak Hiawatha line or car).

💸 Flights from ~$170

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

42% AI deal score

$1,905

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From MSP

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Nov 09

Chicago, United States

42% AI deal score

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From MSP

Elite

Nov 20

Chicago, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Minneapolis to Chicago is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight was around $699. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $1287, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $1255. Prices also increased to $800 for bookings made 60+ days in advance, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Minneapolis to Chicago is considered to be around $359. The median price for this route was $676, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $1072. This indicates that prices below the median offer significant savings for travelers.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago, with a median price of $163. Other relatively inexpensive months include March, with a median price of $385, and January, with a median price of $469. The annual median price for this route is $676, indicating that these months offer prices significantly below the yearly average.

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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: $151 - $269

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

The regular price range for flights from Minneapolis to Chicago is typically between $151 and $269. The current lowest deal is $114 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 8 to Jan 6.

now $114

Low $151

High $269

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago

May

Cheapest

Flights from $163

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $842

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Chicago

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Chicago

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Chicago

Minneapolis (MSP) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$459

$392

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Chicago

Minneapolis (MSP) - Chicago (ORD)

Sun Country Airlines

$129

$268

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Chicago

Minneapolis (MSP) - Chicago (ORD)

Sun Country Airlines

$129

$268

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Chicago

Minneapolis (MSP) - Chicago (ORD)

Sun Country Airlines

$128

$298

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Chicago

Minneapolis (MSP) - Chicago (ORD)

Sun Country Airlines

$115

$287

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Chicago

Minneapolis (MSP) - Chicago (ORD)

Sun Country Airlines

$111

$288

One-way

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

2 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 18

$253 → $115

55%

3 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 19

$252 → $115

54%

1 night

Nov 18 - Nov 19

$250 → $115

54%

1 night

Dec 15 - Dec 16

$237 → $113

52%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago