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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Minneapolis

Search Chicago O'Hare to Minneapolis-Saint Paul, with which MSP terminal each airline uses, light rail and buses into both cities, and O'Hare parking links.

ORD to MSP · 334 mi · 1h 22m est.

ORD to MSP
334 miles
1h 22m nonstop (estimated)
5 airlines in our fare results

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Chicago to Minneapolis flight insights

Average flight time

~1h 22m (estimated)

ORD → MSP

Cheapest cached price

$91

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 20, 2026.

Planning a trip from Chicago to Minneapolis? The average flight time on this route is ~1h 22m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $91 (last checked Oct 20, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Chicago to Minneapolis covers a straight-line distance of about 334 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~1h 22m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Chicago to Minneapolis at a glance

ORD to MSP is about 334 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Chicago to Minneapolis on Eazair
Origin	Chicago (ORD)
Destination	Minneapolis (MSP)
Average Flight Time	~1h 22m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$91
Fares Last Checked	Oct 20, 2026
Distance	334 miles (ORD to MSP)
Time in Minneapolis	Same time as Chicago
Airlines in our fare results	5

Local time in Minneapolis is the same as in Chicago. Chicago is on Central Time, Minneapolis on Central Time.

Flight deals from Chicago to Minneapolis

This page searches Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International (MSP); Chicago Midway (MDW) is a separate airport. O'Hare's nonstop list, as of 1 Sep 2026, shows American, Delta, United and Sun Country serving Minneapolis, and schedules change. Delta, United, American, Frontier and Sun Country have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. At MSP, Delta, American and United use Terminal 1, while Frontier and Sun Country use Terminal 2, which has its own address.

Driving to O'Hare? The Airport Transit System links Economy Parking Lot F and the Kiss 'n' Fly area at the Multi-Modal Facility with Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 5, running 24 hours and every 3 to 5 minutes at busy times. Delta passengers go to Terminal 5, which Delta says has held its O'Hare flights since October 2022. In Terminal 1, O'Hare lists CP2, with TSA PreCheck, from 4 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

MSP's two terminals have separate addresses: Terminal 1 at 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, and Terminal 2 at 7150 Humphrey Drive, Minneapolis. The METRO Blue Line stops at both and is free between them, 24 hours a day. Metro Transit says it reaches Target Field in downtown Minneapolis in less than 30 minutes. App-based rides pick up on Level 1 of the Green/Gold Parking Ramps at Terminal 1, and on the second level of the Purple Ramp at Terminal 2.

EazAir's first 25 fare checks for ORD to MSP ran from 12 Sep to 17 Oct 2026, each for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult departing 30 days after the check. They returned 18 different results, with the highest at least 3 times the lowest and the lowest on 24 Sep. Sun Country's base fare includes a personal item but not a carry-on. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Chicago to Minneapolis flights

Departure · Chicago

O'Hare International (ORD)

Central Time

Other airports near Chicago: Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Arrival · Minneapolis

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International (MSP)

Central Time

About Minneapolis

Areas to know in Minneapolis

Uptown
North Loop
Northeast

Weather in Minneapolis

Cold, snowy winters and warm summers, one of the widest seasonal temperature swings among major US cities.

Chicago to Minneapolis: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

Chicago O'Hare International's nonstop list (as of 1 Sep 2026) shows Minneapolis (MSP) served by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

Chicago Midway (MDW) is a separate airport, served by the CTA Orange Line. Check which Chicago airport each fare uses.

Leaving from Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)

The CTA Blue Line runs 24 hours to O'Hare station, which links to Terminals 1, 2 and 3 by Basement Level tunnels. For Terminal 5, ride the free Airport Transit System from Terminal 2.
Pace Routes 250 and 330 and Metra North Central Service weekday trains stop at the Multi-Modal Facility, which the Airport Transit System links to every terminal.
O'Hare lists the Terminal 5 checkpoint (CP10) as open 24 hours, with TSA PreCheck from 3:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Terminal 2's checkpoint (CP5) is listed from 3:15 a.m. to 11 p.m., with PreCheck from 3:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
In Terminal 1, CP1 is listed from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and CP2, with TSA PreCheck, from 4 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. In Terminal 3, CP7A is listed from 3:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with PreCheck from 3:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
O'Hare says checkpoint hours may be affected by day-to-day airport activities, and recommends checking with your airline about operations on the date of your flight.

Arriving at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International (MSP)

Airline	MSP terminal
Delta	Terminal 1
American	Terminal 1
United	Terminal 1
Frontier	Terminal 2
Sun Country	Terminal 2
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

The terminals have separate addresses: Terminal 1 at 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, and Terminal 2 at 7150 Humphrey Drive, Minneapolis. Check your terminal before you set out.

Terminal 1 has Concourses A to G and Terminal 2 has Concourse H.
The METRO Blue Line links the two terminals free, 24 hours a day, with no ticket needed. MSP also runs a wheelchair-lift shuttle every 20 minutes from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. for travelers with mobility needs.

Getting from MSP	Where to board	Where it goes
METRO Blue Line light rail	Terminal 1: below the Red, Blue and Silver ramps, by tram from the Tram Level, one level below bag claim. Terminal 2: north side of the Orange Ramp, by the skyway and then one level down. Free between the terminals. For other stations, tickets are sold at station machines and in the Metro Transit app.	Mall of America in 12 minutes and Target Field in downtown Minneapolis in less than 30 minutes, according to Metro Transit.
Route 54 bus	Terminal 1 Transit Center, Level 1 of the Silver Ramp. There is no Metro Transit bus pickup at Terminal 2, so ride the Blue Line to Terminal 1.	Downtown St. Paul, about 20 minutes according to Metro Transit.
App-based rides	Terminal 1: Ground Transportation Center on Level 1 of the Green/Gold Parking Ramps. Terminal 2: second level of the Purple Ramp.	Wherever you booked.
Taxis	Terminal 1: from the Tram Level, signs lead one level up to the taxi starter booth. Terminal 2: Ground Transport Center on the ground level of the Purple Ramp.	Your destination.
Regional buses	Terminal 1 Transit Center, Level 1 of the Silver Ramp, for MVTA Routes 436 and 495 and SouthWest Transit 686L and 686X. SouthWest Transit also stops at Terminal 2, Level 1 of the Purple Ramp.	MVTA 495 to Mall of America, Burnsville, Savage and Shakopee. MVTA 436 to 46th St. Station and Viking Lakes in Eagan. SouthWest Transit along the I-494 corridor.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.
Sun Country base fare	Not included. The base fare includes a personal item.	Not included.	Costs extra to choose, or a seat is assigned at check-in.	A change fee and any fare difference may apply. Sun Country says to cancel the original reservation before departure to change the ticket.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 25 fare checks from Chicago to Minneapolis ran from 12 Sep to 17 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was at least 3 times the lowest. The 25 checks returned 18 different results. The lowest result came on 24 Sep. That is a small sample, so it shows that prices move, not when they are lowest. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

Delta: Delta's new O'Hare home (11 Oct 2022, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Public transit (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CTA: Airports (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: ATS service update (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: TSA checkpoints (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Domestic nonstop destinations (as of 1 Sep 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSP: Terminal information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSP: Between terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSP: Security wait times (updated 17 Oct 2026, 2:55 a.m., accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSP: App-based ride services (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSP: Taxi service (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSP: Light rail transit (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSP: Bus service (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Metro Transit: Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Sun Country Stories: Your first Sun Country flight? Here's what to expect from booking to boarding (Jul 10, 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Sun Country: Contract of Carriage (Updated October 15, 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for ORD to MSP, 12 Sep 2026 to 17 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which MSP terminal will I arrive at?

MSP lists Delta, American and United at Terminal 1, and Frontier and Sun Country at Terminal 2. The terminals have separate addresses, so check yours before anyone sets out to collect you.

How do I get from MSP to downtown St. Paul?

Metro Transit Route 54 picks up at the Terminal 1 Transit Center, Level 1 of the Silver Ramp, and Metro Transit puts the ride at about 20 minutes. There is no Metro Transit bus at Terminal 2, so ride the Blue Line to Terminal 1.

Can I travel between the MSP terminals for free?

Yes. The METRO Blue Line links Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 free, 24 hours a day, with no ticket needed. MSP also runs a wheelchair-lift shuttle every 20 minutes from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Which airlines fly nonstop from O'Hare to Minneapolis?

O'Hare's nonstop list, as of 1 Sep 2026, shows Minneapolis served by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

Do basic fares from Chicago to Minneapolis include a carry-on?

Delta Main Basic and American Basic Economy include a carry-on. Sun Country's base fare and Frontier without a bundle include a personal item only, as does United Basic Economy on domestic flights for most travellers.

How far is Chicago O'Hare from Minneapolis-Saint Paul?

ORD and MSP are about 334 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Ease jet lag on longer routes

On longer cross-country flights, adjusting your sleep schedule a day or two before departure and staying hydrated in flight can reduce jet lag on arrival.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.