Minneapolis to Chicago (MSP–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MSP–ORD is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 334 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, CM, LH, LX, NH, NZ, SN, TK | 94 | 319, 320, 738, 739, E7W | 1h27-1h49 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, CM, LH, LX, NH, NZ, SN, TK | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, CX, EI, GF, IB, JL, MH, QF, QR, RJ | 56 | E70, E75, E75L, E75S | 1h34-2h12 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, CX, EI, GF, IB, JL, MH, QF, QR, RJ | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, SK, VS, WS | 41 | 221, 223, BCS1, BCS3 | 1h31-1h57 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, SK, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 11 | 738 | 1h49 | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→ORD | STC→ORD | RST→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 62 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 710 | 1 | 63 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 22m | 1h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · ORD: 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.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
MSP–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Minneapolis to Chicago O'Hare
MSP–ORD is a 330-mile upper Midwest hub-to-hub corridor connecting Delta's Minneapolis base with United's O'Hare complex. Nine airlines serve 274 weekly frequencies. A significant proportion of passengers connect at one or both ends rather than traveling purely between the Twin Cities and Chicago. Block time averages around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Winter Operations and Hub Dynamics
Minneapolis–Saint Paul is one of the northern-most major US hubs and maintains robust winter operations capability, including Delta's dedicated deicing facility. O'Hare's winter exposure to Lake Michigan weather systems creates a second vulnerability point on the corridor. The MSP–ORD pairing serves a market where both endpoints have extensive onward connectivity, giving passengers flexibility to route through either hub depending on their final destination.