Minneapolis to Chicago (MSP–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSP–MDW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 348 miles in approximately 0h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 110 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 61 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h30-1h40 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 35 | E75L, E75S, E7W | 1h35-1h50 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AF Air France | 14 | E7W | 1h33-1h44 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→MDW | RST→MDW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 113 | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 48m | 0h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – |
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 Air France, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 113 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to MDW ranges from 0 hours 48 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 348 miles (560 km). There are approximately 113 weekly flights outbound and 93 return, totaling 206 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
110 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via RST. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST).