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$84+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — CHI
Jan 28 — Feb 41
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The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Chicago are usually found in July or September, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$140
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$84
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$250

Good round-trip deal

$286 or less

Good one-way deal

$195 or less
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From Minneapolis St Paul to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 23, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1212:12 pmMSP - MDW
1 stop12h 05mFrontier
Sat 2/156:40 amMDW - MSP
1 stop16h 48mFrontier
Deal found 1/23$140
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/911:51 amMSP - ORD
1 stop12h 41mFrontier
Sat 2/158:44 pmORD - MSP
1 stop12h 55mFrontier
Deal found 1/23$140
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2210:39 amMSP - ORD
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/237:00 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$144
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/114:27 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 39mSun Country Air
Sun 4/139:15 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 44mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/23$146
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/135:45 pmMSP - MDW
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Mon 3/177:15 amMDW - MSP
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/22$147
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/294:59 pmMSP - MDW
Nonstop1h 34mDelta
Mon 3/3110:25 amMDW - MSP
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Deal found 1/23$152
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/228:50 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 38mDelta
Mon 2/2410:10 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 42mDelta
Deal found 1/23$152
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/139:45 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/177:10 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/23$164
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/185:11 pmMSP - ORD
1 stop16h 33mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/197:07 pmORD - MSP
1 stop19h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/23$166
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/126:00 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/188:55 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/23$176
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2012:45 pmMSP - ORD
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
Thu 2/277:00 amORD - MSP
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 1/23$217
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/147:18 amMSP - RFD
1 stop12h 01mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/179:21 amRFD - MSP
1 stop12h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$431

Find flights from Minneapolis to Chicago within your budget

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MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/10

6:00 am-12:17 am

1 stop18h 17m

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/11

8:15 am-11:08 pm

1 stop14h 53m

$140

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 2/9

11:51 am-12:32 am

1 stop12h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/15

8:44 pm-9:39 am

1 stop12h 55m

$140

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 2/22

10:39 am-7:39 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/23

7:00 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$144

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/10

4:27 pm-6:06 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/13

9:15 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$146

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/7

4:10 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/9

6:50 am-3:10 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$147

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 2/21

11:00 am-12:42 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/25

6:59 pm-8:42 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$152

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 2/22

8:50 am-10:28 am

Nonstop1h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/24

10:10 am-11:52 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$152

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 3/13

9:45 am-11:24 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/17

7:10 am-8:43 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$164

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 3/18

5:11 pm-9:44 am

1 stop16h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/19

7:07 pm-2:56 pm

1 stop19h 49m

$166

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 2/12

5:24 am-7:05 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/18

8:55 pm-10:24 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$176

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Minneapolis to Chicago in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Minneapolis-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Minneapolis to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Minneapolis to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Chicago. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Minneapolis to Chicago is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minneapolis to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Minneapolis to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $322). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSP to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 23, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 81% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Chicago. Price data was last updated on January 21, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to Chicago flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 23, 2025.

The most flights from MSP to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (98 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated January 23, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Minneapolis to Chicago, such as Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Denver Air Connection. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.0
Very good
8,508 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.4
Good
8,971 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.4
Good
801 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Minneapolis to Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Chicago from Minneapolis, you will be flying from Minneapolis St Paul, which is the city’s only airport. Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is located 7.3 mi from the center of Minneapolis. There are 76 flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Chicago per day from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Minneapolis to Chicago round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($140), Sun Country Air ($146), and Southwest ($147) offers the cheapest pricing from Minneapolis to Chicago. Frontier is currently priced 23% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $84. Frontier flights start at $85 while deals on Sun Country Air start at $88 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Minneapolis to Chicago?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Minneapolis to Chicago?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from Minneapolis, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Endeavor Airlines (100%), Cathay Pacific (96%), Avianca( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to Chicago? While on average our users pay $1,029, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $109. The most popular route (Minneapolis St Paul - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $116.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Minneapolis to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Minneapolis to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Minneapolis to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Minneapolis to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Minneapolis to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minneapolis to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Minneapolis to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $322). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Chicago

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$58Average$147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$70Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$93Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
FrontierCheapest$93Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$97Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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