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$50+ Cheap flights from Minnesota to Illinois

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MSP — ORD
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to Illinois

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$125
(Frontier)

One-way from

$50
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$248

Good round-trip deal

$273 or less

Good one-way deal

$144 or less
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 4/95:41 pmFAR - MDW
1 stop6h 40mFrontier
Wed 4/166:45 amMDW - FAR
1 stop9h 56mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$100
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 3/207:34 pmFAR - ORD
1 stop13h 21mFrontier
Wed 4/96:40 amORD - FAR
1 stop10h 01mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$125
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/34:10 pmMSP - MDW
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Mon 4/74:15 pmMDW - MSP
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$127
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 6/15:30 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 39mSun Country Air
Thu 6/58:10 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 40mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/20$128
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 4/411:00 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/86:25 pmORD - MSP
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$129
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 4/1410:55 amMSP - MDW
1 stop9h 19mFrontier
Wed 4/169:17 pmMDW - MSP
1 stop13h 17mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$130
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/16:00 amMSP - ORD
1 stop18h 15mFrontier
Tue 4/156:45 amORD - MSP
1 stop16h 48mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$131
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 3/217:59 amMSP - MDW
Nonstop1h 46mDelta
Mon 3/247:09 pmMDW - MSP
Nonstop1h 37mDelta
Deal found 2/20$132
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 4/118:15 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Thu 4/176:35 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Deal found 2/19$132
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 3/146:42 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/247:10 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$133
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Wed 3/194:27 pmMSP - ORD
1 stop16h 17mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/256:25 pmORD - MSP
1 stop19h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$135
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/262:51 pmFSD - ORD
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Fri 3/286:30 amORD - FSD
1 stop7h 22mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$139

Find flights from Minnesota to Illinois within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Minnesota

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

FargoChicago

FAR - MDW

FARMDW

Fargo Hector Field

Wed 4/9

5:41 pm-12:21 am

1 stop6h 40m

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/16

6:45 am-4:41 pm

1 stop9h 56m

$100

FargoChicago

FAR - ORD

FARORD

Fargo Hector Field

Thu 3/20

7:34 pm-8:55 am

1 stop13h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/9

6:40 am-4:41 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$125

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/3

4:10 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/7

4:15 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$127

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 6/1

5:30 pm-7:09 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/5

8:10 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$128

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/4

11:00 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

6:25 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$129

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/14

10:55 am-8:14 pm

1 stop9h 19m

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/16

9:17 pm-10:34 am

1 stop13h 17m

$130

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/1

6:00 am-12:15 am

1 stop18h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/15

6:45 am-11:33 pm

1 stop16h 48m

$131

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/11

8:15 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/17

6:35 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$132

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 3/14

6:00 am-7:39 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/19

4:04 pm-5:36 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$133

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 3/19

4:27 pm-8:44 am

1 stop16h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/25

6:25 pm-2:18 pm

1 stop19h 53m

$135

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to Illinois

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Travel insights for flights from Minnesota to Illinois

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minnesota to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Minnesota to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 MN to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from Minnesota to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Minnesota to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Minnesota to Illinois. 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from USMN to USIL are scheduled on a Thursday (84 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

Rainfall in Illinois by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois 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 Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, 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 Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Minnesota to Illinois, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Minnesota to Illinois one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $50. Sun Country Air flights start at $58 while deals on Southwest start at $69 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Minnesota to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Minnesota to Illinois?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Minnesota to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minnesota to Illinois 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 Minnesota to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Minnesota to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 Minnesota to Illinois

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Minnesota to Illinois. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$58Average$148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$72Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$93Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$94Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$97Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$98Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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