MSP → MDWUnited States → United States

Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Chicago

348 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Minneapolis to Chicago at a glance

348 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~31 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago (MDW) cover 348 miles (559 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 4 airlines flying direct — a short-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.

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Flying from Minneapolis to Chicago covers 348 miles (560 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 4 airlines offer direct flights on this short-haul domestic route. This is a short-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

Route
MSP (0 mi)MDW (348 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 348 miles. Direct carriers include DL, FL, SY and WN.

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Airlines on this route

4 airlines fly Minneapolis → Chicago. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
DLDirect
FLDirect
SYDirect
WNDirect
Baggage on Minneapolis → Chicago: on this route, DL typically includes a carry-on, while FL and SY may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Minneapolis to Chicago — quick answers

How far is Minneapolis from Chicago by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago (MDW) is 348 miles (559 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Chicago?

The average nonstop flight time from MSP to MDW is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Minneapolis to Chicago?

4 airlines serve this route nonstop: DL, FL, SY, WN. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Minneapolis → Chicago

Route type
short-haul domestic
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~31 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
1/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Chicago — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
4 airlines fly direct — rank 12 of 130 routes from Minneapolis
Airline network
DL: 127 destinations from MSP; SY: 17 destinations from MSP; FL: 9 destinations from MSP
Alternative origin airports
FAR (Fargo, 217 mi); MSN (Madison, 227 mi); DSM (Des Moines, 232 mi)
Alternative destination airports
ORD (Chicago, 15 mi); MKE (Milwaukee, 81 mi); MSN (Madison, 124 mi)
Nearby destinations
Chicago, United States (15 mi); Milwaukee, United States (81 mi); Madison, United States (124 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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