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 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 348 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 173 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KL, VS, WS | 35 | CR7, E75L, E7W | 1h36-1h46 | SkyTeam | AF, KL, VS, WS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 32 | 738, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h14-1h30 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SGX SGX | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chicago from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→MDW | RST→MDW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 83 | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 50m | 1h 8m |
| Departure OTP | 90% | – |
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 Delta Air Lines, Frontier, SGX, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 83 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 50 minutes to 1 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 348 miles (560 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 99 return, totaling 182 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
173 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SBM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST).