Chicago to Minneapolis (MDW–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MDW–MSP is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 348 miles in approximately 0h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 176 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, VS, WS | 42 | CR7, E75L, E7W | 0h56-1h44 | SkyTeam | AF, VS, WS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 32 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h30-1h35 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | 739 | 1h40 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→MSP | ORD→MSP | SBN→MSP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 29 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 99 | 739 | 29 |
| Flight time | 0h 56m | 0h 59m | 1h 43m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · MSP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Metro Blue Line from T1-Lindbergh to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse/Hennepin) takes 25–28 minutes ($2.50). T2-Humphrey has its own Blue Line stop. Trains run frequently 5am–1am. Taxis from T1 to downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40; to St. Paul $30–45.Ride-hail pickup is on the ground level outside baggage claim. Rental car center is connected to T1 via the tram system. Mall of America (Bloomington) is 13 minutes by Blue Line; useful if connecting to suburban destinations. MSP is unusually well-integrated with regional transit for a US airport.
Humid continental climate. One of the coldest major hub airports in the United States. Winters are severe (−15 to −2°C, November–March) with heavy snow and extreme cold snaps. Delta's de-icing operation at MSP is among the largest in the US, but heavy blizzards cause ground stops and cascading delays. Wind chill below −30°C occurs multiple times each winter.
Summers are warm and pleasant (22–30°C) with occasional severe thunderstorms in June–August. Spring brings tornado risk in the broader region. MSP has a strong snow operations record. Cancellations happen, but the airport manages heavy snowfall better than many eastern hubs. Pack serious winter gear from November through March.
MDW–MSP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to MSP
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 99 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to MSP ranges from 0 hours 56 minutes to 1 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 348 miles (560 km). There are approximately 99 weekly flights outbound and 83 return, totaling 182 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
176 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via JVL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).