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The cheapest flights right now

Minneapolis – Chicago
Outbound – Dec 3, 2026
AAMSP
direct
1h 42m
ORD
Return – Dec 8, 2026
AAORD
direct
1h 56m
MSP
$117
today
Minneapolis – Chicago
Outbound – Dec 3, 2026
WNMSP
direct
1h 35m
MDW
Return – Dec 7, 2026
WNMDW
direct
1h 30m
MSP
$126
yesterday

* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.

Today’s flight suggestion for Minneapolis - Chicago

Outbound November 19, 2026 · Inbound November 22, 2026

Today’s suggestion
Sun Country Airlines
4:55 PM
MSP
6:30 PM
ORD
Sun Country Airlines
1h 35m
Direct
Frontier Airlines
6:40 AM
ORD
1:44 PM
MSP
Frontier Airlines
7h 4m
1 stop
From $289
Frontier Airlines
12:00 PM
MSP
6:45 PM
ORD
Frontier Airlines
6h 45m
1 stop
Frontier Airlines
6:40 AM
ORD
1:44 PM
MSP
Frontier Airlines
7h 4m
1 stop
From $340
Frontier Airlines
12:00 PM
MSP
5:47 PM
MDW
Frontier Airlines
5h 47m
1 stop
Frontier Airlines
6:40 AM
ORD
1:44 PM
MSP
Frontier Airlines
7h 4m
1 stop
From $340

Cheapest flight tickets

$76

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

$191

Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

1h40

A flight from Minneapolis to Chicago takes on average 1h40.

Best time

October

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Chicago is October.

What is the cheapest month for this flight?

Monthly price data (Table View)
November
Nov
$183
December
Dec
$154
January
Jan
$0
February
Feb
$0
March
Mar
$0
April
Apr
$261
May
May
$167
June
Jun
$297
July
Jul
$182
August
Aug
$216
September
Sep
$195
October
Oct
$220

* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.

The best flight deals for a weekend

Minneapolis – Chicago
Outbound – Nov 19, 2026
SYMSP
direct
1h 35m
ORD
Return – Nov 22, 2026
SYORD
direct
1h 41m
MSP
$300
yesterday
Minneapolis – Chicago
Outbound – Nov 19, 2026
SYMSP
direct
1h 35m
ORD
Return – Nov 23, 2026
SYORD
direct
1h 41m
MSP
$320
yesterday
Minneapolis – Chicago
Outbound – Nov 19, 2026
SYMSP
direct
1h 35m
ORD
Return – Nov 22, 2026
AAORD
direct
1h 37m
MSP
$352
2 days ago
Minneapolis – Chicago
Outbound – Nov 19, 2026
SYMSP
direct
1h 35m
ORD
Return – Nov 23, 2026
AAORD
direct
1h 35m
MSP
$374
yesterday

* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.

Tips for finding a cheap flight from Minneapolis to Chicago

Check out our tips for booking your flight to Chicago (USA) from Minneapolis (USA) at the cheapest possible price.

Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is September, with an average flight ticket price of $138 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of November, October and September.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 60 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Sun Country Airlines. A ticket from the airline Sun Country Airlines to Chicago costs on average $188.
The airlines that offer the most flights are American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines.

Price of flight tickets from Minneapolis to Chicago

Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:

  • Flight ticket prices range from $76 to $492
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $191
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of September
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: December
info departure city :
Minneapolis, USA
airports :
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
Crystal Airport (MIC)
local time :

Minneapolis is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Minneapolis, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 11°C, with a minimum of 10°C and a maximum of 12°C.

The city of Minneapolis has 2 airport(s): Minneapolis-Saint Paul and Crystal

destination info :
Chicago, USA
airports :
Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field Airport (CGX)
Chicago FSS (CHI)
Chicago-Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
local time :

Chicago is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Chicago, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 16°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 19°C.

The city of Chicago (CHI) has 4 airport(s): Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field, Chicago FSS, Chicago-Midway and Chicago-O'Hare

Useful info about Chicago

If you want to visit Chicago during the least touristic period, choose the month of October.

In Chicago, the most popular month is November. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.

According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 60 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 9 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 100% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Minneapolis to Chicago is Saturday.

When you leave, you can leave from Minneapolis-Saint Paul, and you will arrive at Chicago-Midway, Chicago-O'Hare or Greater Rockford.

The airport Minneapolis-Saint Paul is located 11 km or Crystal is located 12 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.

The journey from Minneapolis to Chicago can also be done by train. Search on Liligo to compare the different means of transportation.

In summer, the average temperature is 22°C in Chicago and 22°C in Minneapolis. The average rainfall in summer is 145 mm in Chicago and 119 mm in Minneapolis. In summer, it is warmer in Chicago and it rains less in Minneapolis. In winter, it is colder in Chicago and it rains more in Chicago.

Prepare your stay in Chicago

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