Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): what you need to know
A direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport takes an average of 1 hour 34 minutes. Minneapolis's timezone is UTC-5 — the same as Chicago.
Every week, there are 351 flights from O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, opt for the 05:30 American Airlines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure from ORD to MSP is 22:25 with United Airlines.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
To break up your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that catches your eye. The most popular stopovers on the ORD - MSP route include:
Appleton International Airport
General Mitchell International Airport
Dane County Regional Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is Rs17,762. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs33,881. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flights from ORD to MSP.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flights from ORD to MSP. You don't need to check back in every day to see if airfares have fallen. We'll let you know when there's a change in price.
Play around with filters to find the right trip for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The journey from central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport takes about 54 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to ORD? If you're boarding an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Book a hotel near MSP if you have a late flight from O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Minneapolis. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 19 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 26 minutes.
When to fly to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The quietest month for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Minneapolis based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Minneapolis, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -1ºC. Search for cheap flights from ORD to MSP around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Minneapolis
As soon as you've locked in your flights from ORD to MSP, you'll need to find a hotel in Minneapolis. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
Walker Art Centre and Minneapolis Institute of Arts are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Minneapolis to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
Complete your Minneapolis trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Minneapolis.
