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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Minneapolis St Paul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $167. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Minneapolis.$167 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $167, select.
Minneapolis.$167 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $167, select.
Minneapolis.$167 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $167, select.
Minneapolis.$167 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $167, select.
Minneapolis.$167 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Aug, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $167, select.
Minneapolis.$167 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $167, select.
Minneapolis.$167 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $167, select.
Minneapolis.$253 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $253, select.
Minneapolis.$267 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $267, select.
Minneapolis.$286 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with Sun Country Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $286, select.
Minneapolis.$315 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $315, select.
Minneapolis.$322 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $322, select.
Minneapolis.$371 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $371, select.
Minneapolis.$421 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Mar, returning Wed, 31 Mar.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 28 Mar, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $421, select.
Minneapolis.$422 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr, returning Thu, 8 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Thu, 8 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $422, select.
Minneapolis.$422 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $422, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis St Paul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Minneapolis St Paul flights are currently cheapest in August.
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Chicago to Minneapolis St Paul: Alternative routes

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Minneapolis St Paul

11km from central Minneapolis
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Chicago to Minneapolis: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$167
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 40 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week1,004

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Minneapolis St Paul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Minneapolis St Paul is $167. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Minneapolis St Paul.
American Airlines, WestJet and Delta fly direct from Chicago to Minneapolis St Paul.
As of July 2026, there are 1,004 flights per week flying from Chicago to Minneapolis St Paul.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis St Paul is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis St Paul Airport on Saturday, 8 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Minneapolis St Paul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Minneapolis is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

The cheapest airline that flies to Minneapolis St Paul is Southwest Airlines .

Flying from Chicago to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP): What you need to know

  • Start your trip planning by checking out where you'll catch your flight from Chicago to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). Explore your options for taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), two of the city's main airports.

  • The average time for a direct Chicago to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport flight is 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is located in Minneapolis. The city's timezone is UTC-6 — the same as Chicago.

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is the most popular route. You can pick from 125 direct services a week between ORD and MSP.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to MSP. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Peak months like July or holiday periods such as Christmas and spring break will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is wise.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Nonstop flights from Chicago to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) are available from here.

  • Numerous airlines at ORD offer direct flights from Chicago to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. Some of the most well-known are:

  • The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with United between ORD and MSP.

  • The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is American Airlines.

  • Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • You can book a direct Chicago to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) plane ticket out of Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Check if flying out of MDW makes more sense for your journey.

  • Get on your direct flight from Chicago to MSP with Southwest Airlines. This is one of the main carriers that operates this route out of MDW.

  • Southwest Airlines is the top choice for travellers flying from MDW to MSP.

  • Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying between Chicago Midway International Airport and Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, with 77.34% of its services arriving as planned.

  • On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 25 minutes.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Chicago to MSP flight? Relax in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:

  • 76% of flights leaving Chicago Midway International Airport make it to their destination as expected.

  • The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • The journey time to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 2 hours by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.

  • Make catching an early Chicago to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your departure gate with time to spare:

  • The on-time performance rating of RFD is 71%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport arrive as planned.

  • The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.

About Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

Getting from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis

  • Central Minneapolis is roughly 11 kilometres from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

  • $83 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. A return flight starts from $167. These prices may change based on demand and availability.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Chicago to MSP if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.

  • If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Chicago to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport ticket.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Chicago to MSP.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chicago to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport.

The best time to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

  • Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. January is the quietest month to visit Minneapolis. July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.

  • The warmest month in Minneapolis is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Chicago to MSP plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF).

More about Minneapolis

Explore more of the United States

  • Minneapolis will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. About 113 kilometres southeast of Minneapolis, a trip to Rochester will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Minnesota Children's Museum and The Plummer Building - Mayo Clinic Historical Suite.

  • If you're looking to explore another major destination in the United States, head for Duluth, about 225 kilometres north of Minneapolis. Skyline Parkway, Aerial Lift Bridge and Skyline Scenic Overlook are the start of reasons to visit.

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