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$59 Cheap Flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago (CHI)

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    Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Chicago (MSP-CHI)

    Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $59 for one-way flights and $117 for roundtrip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change.

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    Select United flight, departing Wed, Feb 10 from Minneapolis to Chicago, returning Wed, Feb 17, priced at $117 Just found

    Wed, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 17 · MSP · ORD · Roundtrip

    Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 12 from Minneapolis to Chicago, returning Tue, Dec 15, priced at $117 Just found

    Sat, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 15 · MSP · MDW · Roundtrip

    Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Feb 10 from Minneapolis to Chicago, returning Wed, Feb 17, priced at $117 Just found

    Wed, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 17 · MSP · ORD · Roundtrip

    Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 5 from Minneapolis to Chicago, returning Wed, Jan 13, priced at $117 Found 1 hour ago

    Tue, Jan 5 - Wed, Jan 13 · MSP · ORD · Roundtrip

    Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 13 from Minneapolis to Chicago, returning Wed, Jan 20, priced at $118 Just found

    Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 20 · MSP · ORD · Roundtrip

    Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Dec 12 from Minneapolis to Chicago, returning Tue, Dec 15, priced at $122 Just found

    Sat, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 15 · MSP · MDW · Roundtrip

    Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 15 from Minneapolis to Chicago, returning Sat, Dec 19, priced at $123 Just found

    Tue, Dec 15 - Sat, Dec 19 · MSP · MDW · Roundtrip · Just f · ound

    Select Sun Country Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 29 from Minneapolis to Chicago, returning Tue, Dec 29, priced at $127 Just found

    Tue, Dec 29 - Tue, Dec 29 · MSP · ORD · Roundtrip

    Select Denver Air Connection flight, departing Sat, Dec 26 from Minneapolis to Chicago, returning Sat, Jan 2, priced at $497 Just found

    Sat, Dec 26 - Sat, Jan 2 · MSP · ORD · Roundtrip

    Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 13 from Minneapolis to Chicago, returning Tue, Feb 16, priced at $750 Found 1 day ago

    Sat, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 16 · MSP · ORD · Roundtrip

    Alternative airports near Chicago

    Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

    Select flight to O'Hare Intl. ORD. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 23 minutes. Flights from $260

    23 min

    Select flight to Midway Intl. MDW. Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 16 minutes. Flights from $533

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    Minneapolis to Chicago Flights

    The cheapest times to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago

    On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Minneapolis to Chicago are during the month of February. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Chicago with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

    The best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Chicago

    Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Minneapolis to Chicago: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

    How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Minneapolis to Chicago

    Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Minneapolis to Chicago in 2026. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $59 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

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    Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

    Travel information

    Origin airportMinneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport
    Destination airportChicago Midway Airport
    Distance348 miles away
    Airlines servingSouthwest Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines
    Popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
    Roundtrip price$117
    Average flight time1 hour 41 mins

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