Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis (MSP) flights
An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis (MSP) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 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.
How many miles ORD to MSP costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 6,000 | $33.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 7,500 | $30.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 7,500 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 8,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 9,200 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 9 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ORD to MSP
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Sun Country AirlinesNot in an alliance
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · 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.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
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
- Via Rochester (RST)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Milwaukee (MKE)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines
- Via Wausau (CWA)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Appleton (ATW)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Cedar Rapids (CID)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Green Bay (GRB)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Rhinelander (RHI)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via South Bend (SBN)United Airlines and American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Ironwood (IWD)Key Lime Air the whole wayKGKG
- Via Des Moines (DSM)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Duluth (DLH)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Grand Rapids (GRR)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Traverse City (TVC)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Marquette (MQT)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
ORD to MSP: common questions
How many miles does ORD to MSP cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (6,000) and Etihad Guest (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
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.
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.