Minneapolis to Chicago (MSP–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MSP–MDW is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 348 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 35 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h25-1h35 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KL, VS, WS | 21 | CR7 | 1h39-1h49 | SkyTeam | AF, KL, VS, WS | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SGX SGX | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→MDW | STC→MDW | RST→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 62 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 64 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 7m | 0h 38m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.
MSP–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSP to MDW
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Sun Country Airlines. With 64 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to MDW is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 348 miles (560 km). There are approximately 64 weekly flights outbound and 89 return, totaling 153 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via General Mitchell, St. Louis Lambert and Gerald R. Ford. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Saint Cloud (STC) and Rochester (RST).