flights.net MSP → ORD
- Distance
- 334 mi
- Carriers
- 3
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a US domestic route of about 334 miles. A short Midwest hub link where Delta's Minneapolis base connects to United and American operations at O'Hare. Minneapolis to Chicago runs frequent regional-jet and narrowbody service for business connections.
Connecting Minneapolis, United States with Chicago, United States, this is one of the more travelled US domestic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 334-mile sector nonstop in about 1h 10m. Departures use Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, a 2 terminals airport that is a base for Delta Air Lines; arrivals land at O'Hare International Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors United Airlines, American Airlines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the MSP–ORD sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 334 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 1h 10m |
| Nonstop carriers | 3 |
| Aircraft types | Boeing 737, Embraer E175, Airbus A319 |
| Market | US domestic |
Carriers on this route
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines operate nonstop service from Minneapolis to Chicago. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
- United Airlines (UA)
- American Airlines (AA)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Boeing 737, Embraer E175, Airbus A319 between Minneapolis and Chicago. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
Summer and early fall offer the most reliable weather across the upper Midwest. Winter snow regularly disrupts both Minneapolis and Chicago.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and O'Hare International Airport (ORD) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Minneapolis to Chicago route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for MSP–ORD where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
Related routes
- DTW → ORD Detroit to Chicago
- PHL → ORD Philadelphia to Chicago
- LGA → ORD New York to Chicago
- ORD → LGA Chicago to New York
- DEN → ORD Denver to Chicago
- DFW → ORD Dallas–Fort Worth to Chicago
- ORD → FRA Chicago to Frankfurt
- ORD → SFO Chicago to San Francisco
- LAX → ORD Los Angeles to Chicago
- ORD → LAX Chicago to Los Angeles
- ORD → LHR Chicago to London
- JFK → ORD New York to Chicago
Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Minneapolis to Chicago?
- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is about 334 miles (538 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 1h 10m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Minneapolis to Chicago?
- Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines operate nonstop service from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
- What aircraft are used on the MSP to ORD route?
- Carriers typically operate the Boeing 737, Embraer E175 and Airbus A319 on the Minneapolis–Chicago route.
- When is the best time to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago?
- Summer and early fall offer the most reliable weather across the upper Midwest. Winter snow regularly disrupts both Minneapolis and Chicago.
- Is MSP to ORD a nonstop flight?
- Yes. Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a directional nonstop route flown by 3 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the MSP to ORD route connect?
- This route links Minneapolis, United States with Chicago, United States.
- Which airports does the Minneapolis to Chicago route use?
- Flights depart Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP/KMSP) in Minneapolis and arrive at O'Hare International Airport (ORD/KORD) in Chicago.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.