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$69+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Minneapolis (MSP)

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 3/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MSP
Mar 1 — Mar 81
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The best prices from Chicago to Minneapolis St Paul are usually found in August or April, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Minneapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Minneapolis (MSP). 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 February 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$129
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$69
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$296

Good round-trip deal

$216 or less

Good one-way deal

$99 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Minneapolis St Paul flight deals.
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From Chicago (CHI) to Minneapolis St Paul
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Minneapolis St Paul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Minneapolis St Paul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Minneapolis St Paul.

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 24, 2025.

This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/178:10 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 40mSun Country Air
Fri 7/185:30 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 41mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/24$128
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Wed 5/76:00 amORD - MSP
1 stop7h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/115:30 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/24$129
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Mon 3/106:15 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 41mDelta
Fri 3/141:59 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 2/23$132
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Mon 4/77:09 pmMDW - MSP
Nonstop1h 37mDelta
Wed 4/163:45 pmMSP - MDW
Nonstop1h 34mDelta
Deal found 2/23$132
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 3/136:05 amMDW - MSP
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Thu 3/275:30 amMSP - MDW
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/22$133
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Thu 4/106:45 amMDW - MSP
1 stop16h 48mFrontier
Mon 4/286:00 amMSP - MDW
1 stop13h 06mFrontier
Deal found 2/23$134
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 3/1810:44 amORD - MSP
2 stops27h 34mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/194:27 pmMSP - ORD
1 stop16h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/24$149
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Sat 5/178:15 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/1810:00 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/24$183
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Thu 4/175:23 pmORD - MSP
1 stop20h 19mFrontier
Mon 4/216:00 amMSP - ORD
1 stop18h 37mFrontier
Deal found 2/24$248
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1811:00 amORD - MSP
1 stop5h 00mDenver Air Connection
Mon 7/211:30 pmMSP - ORD
1 stop24h 30mDenver Air Connection
Deal found 2/23$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 3/1212:19 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/197:00 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/24$307
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/54:20 pmMDW - MSP
1 stop22h 51mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/74:41 pmMSP - MDW
1 stop7h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$383

Find flights from Chicago to Minneapolis within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Minneapolis 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 24, 2025.

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ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/7

6:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 5/11

5:30 pm-7:09 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$129

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/10

6:15 am-7:56 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 3/14

1:59 pm-3:29 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$132

ChicagoMinneapolis

MDW - MSP

MDWMSP

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/7

7:09 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/16

3:45 pm-5:19 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$132

ChicagoMinneapolis

MDW - MSP

MDWMSP

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/13

6:05 am-3:20 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 3/27

5:30 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$133

ChicagoMinneapolis

MDW - MSP

MDWMSP

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/10

6:45 am-11:33 pm

1 stop16h 48m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/28

6:00 am-7:06 pm

1 stop13h 06m

$134

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/16

8:05 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 5/18

5:30 pm-7:09 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$136

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/18

10:44 am-2:18 pm

2 stops27h 34m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 3/19

4:27 pm-8:44 am

1 stop16h 17m

$149

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

8:15 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 5/18

10:00 am-11:37 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$183

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/17

5:23 pm-1:42 pm

1 stop20h 19m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/21

6:00 am-12:37 am

1 stop18h 37m

$248

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

11:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/9

1:30 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$284

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Minneapolis in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Chicago-Minneapolis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Minneapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Minneapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Minneapolis 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 Chicago-Minneapolis 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 Chicago to Minneapolis

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Minneapolis is 73 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 Chicago to Minneapolis?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from Chicago to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 CHI to MSP?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Minneapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 24, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Minneapolis in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 37% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on February 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Minneapolis flight should consider departing on Thursday 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 Chicago to Minneapolis

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Minneapolis. 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 24, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to MSP are scheduled on a Thursday (100 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (74 on average).

Rainfall in Minneapolis by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Minneapolis ranges from 0.8 - 4.3 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.3 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Minneapolis when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Minneapolis by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Minneapolis, 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 15.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Minneapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis. Reviews last updated February 24, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Chicago to Minneapolis to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Minneapolis. 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 into for flights to Minneapolis from Chicago?

    Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Minneapolis. You should not have trouble finding flights to Minneapolis St Paul from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 89 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Minneapolis airport from Chicago. It is only a 7.3 mi journey from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) to Minneapolis’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($132), Southwest ($132), and Sun Country Air ($136) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Minneapolis. Users have found that Delta is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $69. Users have also found prices from $73 and $74 on Spirit Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Minneapolis are Air France (91%), SkyWest Airlines (90%) and Copa Airlines (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Minneapolis?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $59. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Minneapolis St Paul) can be booked for $112 on average our data indicates $936 when flying from Chicago to Minneapolis.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Minneapolis 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 Chicago to Minneapolis?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from Chicago to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Minneapolis

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Minneapolis. 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 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$63Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$64Average$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$92Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$96Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$109Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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