Minneapolis to Chicago (MSP–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Minneapolis to Chicago
15 carriers, 432 flights/week nonstop.
15 Airlines
432 Flights/wk
334 mi
0h 56m nonstop
152 1-stop hubs
MSP–ORD is served by 15 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 334 miles in approximately 0h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 152 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop MSP–ORD service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| DL Delta Air Lines | 75 | 221, 319, 717, CR9, E75L, E7W | 1h15-2h01 | SkyTeam | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 74 | 319, 738, 739, 7M8, E75L, E7W | 1h13-1h47 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 69 | CR7, E70, E75 | 0h59-1h55 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 54 | 319, CR7, E70, E75, E75S | 1h37-1h53 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 35 | 320, 738, 739, E7W | 1h39-1h44 | Star Alliance | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 35 | E70, E75, E75L | 1h41-1h51 | – | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 26 | E75L, E7W | 1h34-1h45 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 20 | 738, 739, E7W | 1h35-1h47 | Star Alliance | – | |
| BA British Airways | 14 | E75 | 1h45-1h51 | Oneworld | – | |
| IB Iberia | 8 | 319, E75 | 1h31-1h41 | Oneworld | – | |
| AV avianca | 7 | 319 | 1h41 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AY Finnair | 7 | E75 | 1h55 | Oneworld | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | E75 | 1h41 | Oneworld | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | 0h56 | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to ORD direction.
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83
Nonstop flights
432
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414
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to ORD.
1-STOP
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Hubs
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Fastest
~46h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
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Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
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MSP → ORD
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
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51%
Arriving
90%
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ORD → MSP
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
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36%
Arriving
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OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
MSP delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Chicago from Minneapolis
Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
| Metric | MSP→ORD | RST→ORD | EAU→ORD |
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| Distance from MSP | – | 76 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 432 | 35 | 22 |
| Flight time | 0h 56m | 0h 31m | 1h 26m |
| Departure OTP | 51% | – | – |
Rochester (RST) to Chicago flights · Eau Claire (EAU) to Chicago flights · Mason City (MCW) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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MSP: CDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
MSP: CDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
334 mi / 537 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 56m to 2h 1m.
Getting to MSP
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.
Getting from ORD
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.
Chicago Climate
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.
Facts
MSP–ORD Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance334 mi / 537 km
Flight time0h 56m to 2h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)15
Weekly flights432 out / 414 return
1-stop connections152 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about MSP to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 0h 56m to 2h 1m. The route covers 334 miles.
15 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, avianca, Finnair, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Aer Lingus, Iberia, SkyWest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 432 nonstop flights per week from MSP to ORD. The return direction has about 414 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LSE, BMI, IWD, BMG, UIN, LAN, DAY, TVC, LWB, TEB, ROC, CXO, CHO, GSO, ALB, BED, ASE, SAF, MTJ, PVD, MLB, APF, HPN, SCF, ELP, IFP, OPF, EGE, QRO, VPS, NAS, ZIH, BFI, LIR, SJO, SBN, SJD, BZE, SRQ, CUN, MEX, MKG, GRR, SUS, JFK, SYR, RST, ATW, PIT, OMA, SDF, CWA, CID, DTW, CMH, MKE, MSN, BWI, GRB, BDL, BNA, RAP, IND, FSD, PHL, DFW, BIS, CLE, MCI, FWA, MEM, SMF, STL, ATL, FAR, SCE, SJC, RDU, CVG, DLH, YWG, RIC, YUL, TYS, SAT, DSM, YYZ, LGA, DUB, IAH, ORF, EWR, DEN, IAD, DCA, OKC, MIA, PHX, MCO, HNL, ICT, YVR, CLT, DAL, BOS, BZN, SEA, LAX, MSO, ANC, TPA, MQT, PDX, RSW, LAS, SAN, FLL, XNA, SFO, SLC, CHS, JAX, BOI, YYC, LHR, SAV, AMS, KEF, GEG, AUS, SNA, MSY, PBI, PSP, TUS, JAC, PVR, PUJ, SJU, AGS, HDN, GCM, FCA, PLS, MBJ, CDG, CZM, SXM, STT, AUA, HND and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ORD to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Delta Air Lines dominates MSP-ORD given Minneapolis-Saint Paul is its primary northern hub. United, American, and Southwest also serve the route. Both MSP and ORD are major hubs, making the corridor a hub-to-hub pairing with connections available at both endpoints to extensive national and international networks.
Winter is the most disruptive season for MSP-ORD: Minneapolis experiences heavy snow and extreme cold (wind chills below -30°F are not uncommon in January-February), while O'Hare sees lake-effect snow and ice storms. Both airports have robust winter operations infrastructure but still face ground stops and deicing queue delays during severe events.
Given the hub-to-hub nature and high passenger counts, MSP-ORD is served primarily by mainline narrowbody aircraft (Boeing 737, Airbus A319/A320) rather than regional jets on most frequencies. Delta operates mainline equipment on the bulk of its MSP-ORD slots. Some off-peak frequencies may use regional jets, but the high frequency and passenger volume support mainline deployment.
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.