Chicago to Minneapolis (ORD–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Chicago to Minneapolis
14 carriers, 393 flights/week nonstop.
14 Airlines
393 Flights/wk
334 mi
0h 58m nonstop
154 1-stop hubs
ORD–MSP is served by 14 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 334 miles in approximately 0h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 154 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ORD–MSP service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| UA United Airlines | 83 | 319, 320, 738, 739, 7M8, E75L, E7W | 1h26-1h53 | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 75 | 221, 717, CR9, E7W | 1h33-4h37 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 64 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h33-1h51 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 47 | 320, 738, 739, E7W | 1h30-1h46 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 33 | 319, E70, E75 | 1h33-1h41 | Oneworld | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 22 | 717, CR9, E7W | 1h33-1h46 | SkyTeam | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 20 | E70, E75, E75S | 1h37-1h41 | – | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 14 | 320, 739 | 1h32 | Star Alliance | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 14 | E75 | 1h36-1h37 | – | – | |
| BA British Airways | 11 | E75 | 1h33-1h38 | Oneworld | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | E70 | 1h37 | Oneworld | – | |
| AF Air France | 4 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 2 | 738 | 1h43 | – | – | |
| KG Key Lime Air | 1 | – | 0h58 | – | – |
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, ORD to MSP direction.
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393
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
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Fastest
~44h
Longest
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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.
Outbound
ORD → MSP
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
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42%
Arriving
65%
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MSP → ORD
7%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
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7%
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85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
ORD delays → MSP delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Chicago
Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
| Metric | ORD→MSP | MDW→MSP | MKE→MSP |
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| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 14 | 5 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 393 | 93 | 97 |
| Flight time | 0h 58m | 1h 13m | 1h 19m |
| Departure OTP | 42% | – | – |
Chicago (MDW) to Minneapolis flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Minneapolis flights · South Bend (SBN) to Minneapolis flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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ORD: CDT · MSP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis.
ORD: CDT · MSP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
334 mi / 537 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 58m to 1h 53m.
Getting to ORD
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.
Getting from MSP
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.
Minneapolis Climate
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.
Facts
ORD–MSP Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Chicago to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance334 mi / 537 km
Flight time0h 58m to 1h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)14
Weekly flights393 out / 424 return
1-stop connections154 hubs
Origin: 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 ORD to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take approximately 0h 58m to 1h 53m. The route covers 334 miles.
14 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Aer Lingus, Gulf Air, Key Lime Air, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 393 nonstop flights per week from ORD to MSP. The return direction has about 424 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LSE, IMT, IWD, LAN, YIP, BUF, MMU, TEB, SCE, RIL, XWA, GSP, ILM, ROA, GPT, TEX, PVD, BED, MTJ, SUA, BTV, MLB, SUN, SCF, ELP, BFI, VNY, HOU, FCA, AGS, QRO, HDN, CHS, RNO, GDL, CZM, PBI, ZIH, MBJ, SJD, MDW, PVR, CUN, PLS, MEX, GCM, PUJ, BZN, LIR, RDU, SXM, FWA, SBN, CWA, IND, JAX, SJC, BNA, MKE, MEM, DTW, GRB, CLE, FSD, RST, STL, PIT, MSN, ATL, CMH, DLH, ATW, CID, DCA, CVG, BDL, GEG, GRR, TYS, MQT, BWI, YYZ, FAR, DFW, CLT, EGE, MCI, MIA, OKC, SDF, IAD, DEN, DSM, PHL, SLC, EWR, SYR, HNL, PDX, OMA, ICT, AUS, IAH, BOS, LGA, XNA, ANC, JFK, RSW, PHX, SAT, ORF, RIC, MCO, LAS, LHR, TPA, YUL, RAP, SMF, AMS, LAX, SEA, DUB, FLL, BIS, BOI, SAV, SFO, PSP, SAN, KEF, SRQ, SJU, MSY, YWG, TUS, SNA, AUA, JAC, YYC, DAL, HPN, MSO, YVR, SUS, VPS, ABQ, CDG, NAS, BZE, ICN, NRT and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSP to ORD 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 operates from Terminal 3 at ORD. Sun Country uses Terminal 3 as well for most departures. United flights from ORD–MSP use Terminals 1 and 3. American is in Terminal 3. Confirm your terminal, as ORD is mid-renovation and gate assignments shift periodically.
MSP is Delta's third-largest hub and a significant transatlantic gateway, particularly to Amsterdam (AMS) via KLM and to Reykjavik (KEF) via Icelandair. Passengers based in Chicago who want transatlantic connections through MSP can fly ORD–MSP + MSP–AMS as a single-ticket Delta/KLM option. This routing avoids ORD's heavy international traffic.
Both ORD and MSP are winter-disruption airports. MSP generally handles winter operations slightly better due to de-icing infrastructure and its relatively uncongested airspace, while ORD's shared Northeast Corridor airspace amplifies delay cascades. However, Minneapolis blizzards can close or severely restrict MSP for hours at a time, something less common at ORD.
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.