United States Β· 333 miles (536 km)

Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis (MSP) flights

4 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis (MSP): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 333 miles (536 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld, Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 38 ways to fly it with one stop, through Madison, Rochester and Milwaukee and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from ORD to MSP

  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • Delta Air Lines logo
    Delta Air LinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • Sun Country Airlines logo
    Sun Country AirlinesNot in an alliance
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book ORD to MSP with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ORD to MSP with one stop

38 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Madison (MSN)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Rochester (RST)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Milwaukee (MKE)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Sun Country Airlines logo
  • Via Wausau (CWA)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Appleton (ATW)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Cedar Rapids (CID)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Green Bay (GRB)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Rhinelander (RHI)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
    United Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via South Bend (SBN)United Airlines and American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Ironwood (IWD)Key Lime Air the whole way
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  • Via Des Moines (DSM)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Duluth (DLH)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
    United Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Grand Rapids (GRR)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Traverse City (TVC)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Marquette (MQT)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
See all 38 in Routes

ORD to MSP: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to MSP?

American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis (MSP).

How far is Chicago from Minneapolis by plane?

Chicago (ORD) and Minneapolis (MSP) are 333 miles (536 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ORD to MSP award flights?

30 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles and 22 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does ORD to MSP cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ORD to MSP with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Chicago and Minneapolis?

The most direct connections are through Madison (MSN), Rochester (RST), Milwaukee (MKE), Wausau (CWA) and Appleton (ATW). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Key Lime Air through Ironwood.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.