Cheap flights from Chicago to Minneapolis from $91 MDW, ORD, RFD → MSP

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $111 to $345.

At $383, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 25 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

75 fares on 5 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $119.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $51 to $99.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 19 Nov, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

5 fares on 3 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $88.

Return

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 64% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (47 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 48% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Chicago to Minneapolis?

The cheapest return found recently is $383 with Frontier Airlines, 25 Nov to 30 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $119 with Southwest Airlines, 22 Dec to 24 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $125 to $218.

How much is a one-way flight from Chicago to Minneapolis?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $91 with American Airlines, 19 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $88 with Southwest Airlines, 14 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $90 to $92.

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

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $119, 22 Dec to 24 Dec, found 7 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $88, 14 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago.

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

In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 64% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 48% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Minneapolis?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $375 with Sun Country Airlines, 25 Nov to 29 Nov, found 5 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $91 with American Airlines, 19 Nov, found 4 days ago.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Minneapolis?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with American Airlines on 19 Nov, takes 1 h 35 min from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Minneapolis?

Between 25 Nov and 23 Feb 2027, Southwest Airlines has the cheapest return on 2 of the 5 departure dates we hold, American Airlines on 2 and Sun Country Airlines on 1. Between 18 Nov and 14 Jan 2027, American Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Southwest Airlines on 1.