Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Chicago Starting at $40

The Minneapolis — Chicago route is served by a wide range of airlines: 5 in total, including Sun Country Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $40. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) serves as the region’s primary international and domestic hub, handling both major legacy carriers and seasonal low-cost services. Typical airlines include Delta (with a significant presence), United, American and several budget carriers offering competitive fares. MSP sits about 10–15 miles from downtown Minneapolis; travel times can range from 15–30 minutes by light rail or 20–40 minutes by car depending on traffic. Light-rail trains connect terminals to the city with fares usually modest, while rideshares and taxis are commonly available at higher variable costs. Pros: efficient connections, good amenities and frequent flights. Cons: can be busy during peak hours and parking may be pricey.

O'Hare International Airport (ORD) serves as Chicago's primary international and domestic hub, typically handling the bulk of long-haul and legacy-carrier traffic. Major airlines like United and American have extensive operations here, while many international carriers also use ORD for transatlantic and transpacific flights. Located roughly 17 miles (27 km) northwest of downtown, travel to the Loop usually takes about 30–60 minutes by car depending on traffic; the Blue Line 'L' offers a direct, budget-friendly link in about 45–50 minutes with fares generally under $5. Pros: frequent service, many amenities, and strong global connections; cons: can be busy and spread out, so connections and transfers may require extra time. Midway Airport (MDW) functions as Chicago's more compact, domestic-focused airport and is commonly favored by low-cost and leisure carriers, particularly Southwest Airlines which operates many flights here. It sits approximately 10 miles (16 km) southwest of downtown Chicago, with drive times typically around 25–40 minutes; the Orange Line 'L' connects Midway to the Loop in roughly 25–30 minutes and fares are usually modest. Pros: easier navigation, shorter walking distances and quicker security lines; cons: fewer international routes and less frequent long-haul service compared with O'Hare.

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