Chicago to Minneapolis MDW, ORD, RFD → MSP
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) → Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The cheapest one-way found recently is $52 with Southwest Airlines, 15 Dec, found 4 days ago.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $52 to $80.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$52
15 Dec · Southwest Airlines
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Leaves 11:40 a.m. · 1 h 30 min trip
nonstop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$52
15 Dec · Southwest Airlines
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Leaves 11:40 a.m. · 1 h 30 min trip
nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$52 15 Decfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $51 to $66.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 20 Oct to 15 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 15 Dec, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
9 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | $108 | American Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Dec | $52 | Southwest Airlines | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Dec | $52 | Southwest Airlines | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $52.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Southwest Airlines, American Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Chicago to Minneapolis
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 15 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Chicago to Minneapolis?
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 56% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $115 | $108 | +126% | 15 |
| 7–13 days | $124 | $66 | +143% | 12 |
| 14–29 days | $51 | $51 | Cheapest seen | 19 |
| 30–59 days | $60 | $51 | +18% | 21 |
| 60–89 days | $65 | $52 | +28% | 10 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Milwaukee → Minneapolis
131 km from Chicago
$94
$42 more than flying from Chicago
25 Oct · MKE → MSP · nonstop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest one-way found recently is for 15 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work