Chicago to Minneapolis (ORD–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ORD–MSP 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 42m. 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, EK, LX, NZ, SN | 99 | 319, 320, 738, 739, 7M8, 7M9, E75L, E7W | 1h30-1h52 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, CM, EK, LX, NZ, SN | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, CX, EI, GF, IB, MH, QF, QR, RJ | 46 | E70, E75 | 1h41-2h03 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, CX, EI, GF, IB, MH, QF, QR, RJ | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, SK, VS, WS | 41 | 221, 223, BCS1, BCS3 | 1h36-1h47 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, SK, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 11 | 738 | 1h46 | – | – | |
| KG Key Lime Air | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→MSP | MDW→MSP | RFD→MSP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 63 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 14 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 596 | 89 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 42m | 1h 25m | 0h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 86% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · MSP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
Metro Blue Line from T1-Lindbergh to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse/Hennepin) takes 25–28 minutes ($2.50). T2-Humphrey has its own Blue Line stop. Trains run frequently 5am–1am. Taxis from T1 to downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40; to St. Paul $30–45.Ride-hail pickup is on the ground level outside baggage claim. Rental car center is connected to T1 via the tram system. Mall of America (Bloomington) is 13 minutes by Blue Line; useful if connecting to suburban destinations. MSP is unusually well-integrated with regional transit for a US airport.
Humid continental climate. One of the coldest major hub airports in the United States. Winters are severe (−15 to −2°C, November–March) with heavy snow and extreme cold snaps. Delta's de-icing operation at MSP is among the largest in the US, but heavy blizzards cause ground stops and cascading delays. Wind chill below −30°C occurs multiple times each winter.
Summers are warm and pleasant (22–30°C) with occasional severe thunderstorms in June–August. Spring brings tornado risk in the broader region. MSP has a strong snow operations record. Cancellations happen, but the airport manages heavy snowfall better than many eastern hubs. Pack serious winter gear from November through March.
ORD–MSP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Chicago O'Hare to Minneapolis-St. Paul
The ORD–MSP route connects two major Midwest hubs 540km apart, with a block time just over one hour. Nine carriers produce over 310 weekly departures. Delta dominates MSP as its major hub and competes aggressively from ORD, alongside United, American, and Sun Country. The route carries substantial business demand between Chicago's financial economy and Minneapolis's corporate headquarters (Target, Best Buy, UnitedHealth Group, etc.).
MSP as a Hub Connection Point
Minneapolis-St. Paul is Delta's third-largest hub and an important gateway for transatlantic routes to Amsterdam and Reykjavik, and transpacific routes via Tokyo. ORD–MSP itineraries are commonly used by Chicago-originating passengers connecting to Delta partner routes originating in Minneapolis. MSP's single terminal with four concourses (A–G) is one of the more navigator-friendly layouts among US major airports.