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One of the faster and more convenient ways to get from Chicago Midway International Airport to Downtown Chicago is to hop on the CTA Orange Line (located in the Midway Transportation Center) and take that directly to downtown. Chicago O’Hare is a bit further from downtown, but it also is conveniently connected to downtown via public transport. Simply take the CTA Blue Line, which connects the airport to downtown.

Yes, the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel is onsite and accessible from Terminals 1, 2, and 3. As for Chicago Midway International Airport, while there are no hotels located onsite, there are few located nearby, such as the Hyatt Place and Residence Inn.

Looking for a family-friendly diversion while you are in Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport? Head on over to PGA-MSP. There, travelers will find a virtual driving range and simulators featuring dozens of real golf courses. You can also purchase fitted golf gear and apparel.

If you are planning on staying in Downtown Chicago, Chicago Midway International Airport offers quicker access to central downtown areas and is therefore the more convenient choice. O’Hare International Airport, on the other hand, is better for travelers who are headed to areas outside of Chicago proper.

Among airlines operating Minneapolis to Chicago flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

5 airlines operate flights between Minneapolis and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• Delta
• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest
• Sun Country Air

Flights from Minneapolis to Chicago usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Minneapolis to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $233 round-trip and layover options via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) at $230.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $19–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Minneapolis to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Ironwood Gogebic County (IWD) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 17% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Minneapolis to Chicago route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $198 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $276, a difference of $78. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Minneapolis to Chicago flights, with 56% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 8%, and night flights for 3%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Chicago takes 1h 41m, covering 348 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Minneapolis to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 5:05 am and lands at 6:46 am
• Latest: departs at 8:10 pm and lands at 9:51 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 41m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 78% above the route average of $233. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $117 to $1,141. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Minneapolis to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $59, which is 65% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Ironwood Gogebic County (IWD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 2h 44m, compared with 4h 13m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 10h 27m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

· Routes Car & Truck Rentals
· Europcar
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

· Hertz
· Dollar
· Budget
· Alamo
· Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

· Alamo
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Budget
· Avis
· National

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Chicago range from $163 to $327, with an average of $233 over the past 12 months. Anything below $163 counts as a good deal.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Minneapolis to Chicago flights:

• • Delta
• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue