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Cheap Flight Deals from Chicago to Minneapolis St Paul (CHI-MSP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Minneapolis St Paul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Minneapolis

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Minneapolis.
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11:40 am - 1:24 pmORD-MSP
1h 44mnonstop
4:27 pm - 6:06 pmMSP-ORD
1h 39mnonstop
$116Sun Country Air
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Fri, Apr 18 - Mon, Apr 21
7:00 am - 8:40 amORD-MSP
1h 40mnonstop
5:34 pm - 7:09 pmMSP-ORD
1h 35mnonstop
$118Sun Country Air
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Sun, Feb 23 - Sun, Apr 6
8:10 pm - 9:50 pmORD-MSP
1h 40mnonstop
4:07 pm - 5:42 pmMSP-ORD
1h 35mnonstop
$119Sun Country Air
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Thu, Mar 27 - Mon, Mar 31
6:15 am - 8:01 amORD-MSP
1h 46mnonstop
7:10 am - 8:59 amMSP-ORD
1h 49mnonstop
$135Delta
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Mon, Feb 17 - Thu, Feb 20
6:15 am - 8:01 amORD-MSP
1h 46mnonstop
7:05 am - 8:42 amMSP-ORD
1h 37mnonstop
$137Delta
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Thu, Feb 20 - Wed, Apr 9
10:25 am - 3:00 pmMDW-MSP
4h 35m1 stop
6:00 am - 7:45 amMSP-MDW
1h 45mnonstop
$147Southwest
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Wed, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 19
8:36 pm - 10:09 pmORD-MSP
1h 33mnonstop
6:05 pm - 7:44 pmMSP-ORD
1h 39mnonstop
$153American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 20 - Sat, Feb 22
6:00 am - 10:10 amMDW-MSP
4h 10m1 stop
2:45 pm - 10:25 pmMSP-MDW
7h 40m1 stop
$157Southwest
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Tue, Feb 18 - Tue, Feb 25
7:10 am - 8:43 amORD-MSP
1h 33mnonstop
5:16 pm - 6:55 pmMSP-ORD
1h 39mnonstop
$227United Airlines
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Mon, Mar 17 - Mon, Mar 17
8:36 pm - 10:09 pmORD-MSP
1h 33mnonstop
6:05 pm - 7:44 pmMSP-ORD
1h 39mnonstop
$234American Airlines
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Fri, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 16

Flights from Chicago to Minneapolis - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Minneapolis to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Minneapolis flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Chicago to Minneapolis.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Chicago to Minneapolis cost $132 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Minneapolis (MSP). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $132.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Minneapolis clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Minneapolis on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Minneapolis, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis is August, where tickets cost $157 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $302 and $246 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Minneapolis?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $919 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Minneapolis, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Minneapolis, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$58
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 51% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Minneapolis

When to book flights from Chicago to Minneapolis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Minneapolis based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Minneapolis

  • Are there nonstop flights from Chicago airports to Minneapolis – Saint Paul International Airport?

    If you would like to fly direct from Chicago to Minneapolis, there are flights available from many airlines, including United Airlines, Sun Country Airline, Delta, and American Airlines.

  • How is screening for people with disabilities at Chicago airports?

    Chicago airports are very friendly to people with disabilities. They are equipped with special facilities and services that cater to the needs of this special group of people. If you need these services, contact the different airports’ helplines and find out about the additional assistance that they provide during the security screening process.

  • Are the lounges at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport accessible to everyone?

    Lounges at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport are available to everyone willing to pay for the lounge and services. Each airline has its own lounge and, in most cases, entry is based on membership. You can pay the annual subscription fee, the daily fee or pay at the door. The rates at different lounges differ, so you can choose one that fits your budget. Lounges at MSP include the Armed Forces Service Center, United Club, Delta Sky Club, and Escape Lounge.

  • What parking is available at Chicago Midway Airport?

    Chicago Midway International Airport offers several parking options ranging from hourly and daily to long-term/economy parking. Moreover, all parking areas have disabled accessible parking. The parking fees are based on the actual time a vehicle is in the facility. Payments are made to the cashier when you are exiting the facility.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Minneapolis?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Minneapolis was $58 for a one-way ticket and $116 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Minneapolis?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Minneapolis?

    Chicago has 2 major airports: Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl. Minneapolis St Paul is the only airport in Minneapolis. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Minneapolis?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Minneapolis flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Minneapolis?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Minneapolis flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Minneapolis?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Minneapolis, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Minneapolis?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Minneapolis on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $226 and an overall rating of 8.1, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $197 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Minneapolis?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Minneapolis.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Minneapolis?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Minneapolis from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Minneapolis?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Minneapolis with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Minneapolis?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Minneapolis from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Minneapolis

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $118 or less one-way and $246 or less round-trip.
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and O’Hare International Airport (ORD) are two of Chicago’s major airports. O’Hare Airport, which is also known as Chicago Airport, is the largest of all airports in Chicago. In comparison to MDW, ORD offers more nonstop flights to Minneapolis and more amenities.
  • The O’Hare International Airport is 16 miles away from Chicago, which is further from Chicago than Chicago Midway International Airport (6.9 miles from Chicago). You can get to the airport by taking one of the several airport shuttles available or through the airport shuttle train that connects to the terminals. The fare for the airport shuttle trains is about $5.
  • Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is the main airport serving the Minnesota area. When at the airport, you will travel about 10 miles to get to downtown Saint Paul and the Minneapolis city center.
  • If you want to rest between flights or want an extended stay at the O’Hare International Airport, you can do so at the Hilton O’Hare. The hotel is located directly across from Terminals 1, 2, and 3, and within walking distance of all domestic terminals. You can reach it from the international terminal through the Airport Transit System.
  • If you chose to travel via Chicago Midway Airport, you can go shopping and dining at one of their numerous outlets within the airport’s vicinity. The airport has all types of shops from newsstands and electronics to bookstores and gift shops. If you are traveling with your children, you can gift them with toys from the FAO Schwarz toy store.
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Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Minneapolis?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +30 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +31 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +28 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +29 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +28 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +29 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +28 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +29 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +28 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +29 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +29 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +30 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +30 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +31 more

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Direct returns

Minneapolis St Paul to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +30 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +31 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +26 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +27 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +27 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +28 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +29 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +30 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +29 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +30 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +29 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +30 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +30 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +31 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Minneapolis

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Minneapolis. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Minneapolis? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
SouthwestOverall score based on 4647 reviews
7.7Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.7Crew
7.2Food
8.1Comfort
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Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

10.0 ExcellentRachel, Jan 2025TPA - MDW
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Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

Wi Fi was horrible kept cutting out the whole time and too expensive

I really like open seating. I hate that I've heard this is going away. This is one of the unique things that makes Southwest my goto choice.

Boarding was a little late, but made up for it. It was quick to taxi to the runway, since it's a smallish airport.

Excellent! Only question is how we check in at exactly 24 hours in advance and end up at the end of the B boarding group

Multiple delays and gate changes. Arrived at final destination 6 hours late. All rental cars had been taken.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

It was 2 hours 45 minutes late, for no apparently clear reason.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

Crew was great flight was great baggage claim was a failure. It took over 1 hour for bags to arrive. Poor communication poor effort when I spoke to the supervisor about the delay

Everything was good except when we're on a 6 hour flight at dinner time and all they offer as part of the fare are little bags of junk food, it's disappointing. Bring back food service without an added price.

Left on time and arrived early this extending our 31 minute transfer. Bags made it also!

I actually received a notification from kayak on email but not one by text from Delta when my departure gait changed and I almost missed my flight

New boarding doesn't make sense. Filling front first is slow.

Nothing unusual. It was fine. I hate having to pay extra for my seat.

The flight was so late that I had to change connecting flights, turning a five-hour trip into a fourteen-hour nightmare.

Late departure due to large number of wheel chair patrons. Used to having a box of snacks to select from in comfort plus. The flight attendant just rattled off what was available and asked us to pick. Felt rushed and uncomfortable. Seat was great. Prefer having the screen on the seat in front of me instead of having to pull it up from the seat side. Lots of room for my carryon under the seat in front of me.

My flight consistently said it was on time and the plane didn’t arrive until after 30 minutes after take off and nothing was announced to passengers

The fight was about 2 1/2 hours delayed, but that was weather related. The flight was also overbooked. But we were in Comfort plus so the flight was fine for us.

It was pretty good I was worried with the short Layover that I might not catch my connection but the gate was there

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence. I think my favorite part of this flight was it landed at an A gate, which was the most palatial part of Sea-Tac I've ever seen - a massive improvement from the S gates.

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence.

The flight attendants in First Class were mediocre at best. They did not take our tray away until we were about to land and only did so when I press the call button. The United person at the United Club was asked to get us our boarding pass since we missed the flight due in Chicago. She argued that we did not have seats on the flight given to us in Moline. Furthermore, she was adamant that we did not have a First Class ticket. After I spent much time with her trying to show we were correct, she reluctantly agreed. She was probably the most incompetent ticketing person I have ever met and I have traveled 3 million miles on United plus many additional miles with other carriers. United has definitely deteriorated in more than on way.

Short flight - no food understandable. Flight was delayed for over an hour. Overall, it was good.

We arrived early and finally made it to our gate almost an hour after.

Was a pain having to leave the plane and reboard but glad the plane was fixed

Plane was was better than th YVR to ORD flight but was a fraction of the distance. Fly your better planes on longer distance flights.

Nothing wrong with the flight itself. But due to 2+ hrs waiting in immigration and the additional security checkup in O’hare, I nearly missed the flight.

They need to improve their boarding process. Group 1 and/or paying first class passengers shouldn't be in the middle of boarding process

late departure due to some unspecified issue with ventilating the cabin. They got it running but it was FREEZING for the whole flight. I asked for a blanket but they didn't provide one. They could not turn up the heat. it was quite miserable.

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

The meals were mediocre and the alcohol selection was poor. I enjoyed the selection of movies and other entertainment.

I chatted with the captain before the flight, and similarly during the welcome announcement, he warned of a turbulent flight that may impact the in-flight service. However, once at altitude, he announced that the weather changed and he immediately turned off the seatbelt sign. But it appeared the cabin crew had already decided to take off this flight. They remained seated and then just chatted in the galley. The flight was fully catered, but only first class received service.

My flight attendant was attentive! The elderly person next to me was flatulent and the flight attendant could see that I was in distress and brought me some face masks

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

I had a TERRIBLE experience with the AA crew. I believe it was disability-related. It’s unlikely I will fly AA again.

Baby cried a lot. Nothing anyone could do about it. Just part of flying.

The flight crew was fantastic! Which the seats had a small TV.

The flight was delayed till next day ! They kept delaying every 30 minutes then after 3 hours they delayed it till next day. We kept waiting in line standing more than an hour to get the hotel and meal vouchers. There was no communication at all. Everything was bad

Flight was delayed in phoenix by 1 hour. When Kenny got to minneapolis st paul, Kenny missed his connecting flight to Duluth on Sun country air. Sun country customer service did nothing to help Kenny get home to Duluth. We will not fly with sun country ever again.

When we landed in Minneapolis from Providence, the ground crew was unable to move the jet bridge to meet our plane because the wheels were frozen. We waited patiently on the plane for about 45 minutes while they tried to solve this problem. It was mind boggling that this would not be more quickly resolved, or anticipated, in a place where sever winter weather is the norm. We stressed about meeting our connecting flight to Portland, which we assumed would be our only option for that day. Fortunately, when we finally raced from our gate to the next one, that Sun Country flight had been delayed so we didn't miss it. We decided not to take anything but direct flights from now on, no matter how much cheaper.

No line to check my bag. Reasonable overweight fee. When the connection was late due to weather, the gate agent opened the door and let me on the second flight. The plane waited for my luggage transfer. My bag arrived on time at my final destination:)

I had paid for a seat assignment at the time of reservation but when I checked in the night before it wasn’t there. Had to purchase another seat.

So unprofessional. They changed my connecting flight to a time that made it literally impossible to make the flight with no way to contact them or reject the changes. When I missed the flight as expected, there was no one to be found at their ticketing counter and the phone support put me on hold for an indefinite time. Since they didn't have another flight that day, all sun country air personell had left the airport (this was at 7pm) and my only options were to get a hotel for the night and come back the next afternoon to hopefully get rescheduled or buy a flight with another airline.

I purchased an aisle seat but was put in the middle seat surrounded by families with small sick children (3). That can happen anytime and I was prepared. The ticket agent questioned why I hadn’t paid for my luggage and had to explain that 2 pieces were included with my ticket. I hate that nickel and diming attitude. Please inform your staff better.

I know the airline has been open for 40 years and the flight crew looked just as old. The flight attendants were not friendly and rude. They should think of retiring this crew.

The crew was friendly, but I only got a drink, no food.

Flight was late, boarding was a mess, families separated so they could make extra profit.

Great! A delay in taking off but that’s it

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