Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to O'Hare International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Minneapolis and Chicago follow the same timezone, UTC-5.
Choose from 516 weekly Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flights. The 05:30 departure with American Airlines is the earliest you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 20:43.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MSP to ORD flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, so getting to Chicago (and then seeing more of United States!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
American Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MSP to ORD flights, with 79.79% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MSP and ORD:
Dane County Regional Airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
R 1,028 is currently the best price for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,271. These prices may change based on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from MSP to ORD, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of the departures from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from central Minneapolis, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to O'Hare International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near MSP:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Explore without limits with an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and experience more of Chicago and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
O'Hare International Airport to the centre of Chicago has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
August is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Chicago in January.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to O'Hare International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSP to ORD in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Chicago, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey about 451 kilometres south-east to Columbus to check off its leading attractions. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Ohio Statehouse and German Village, your itinerary will be busy.
Indianapolis is another standout destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No trip is complete without a visit to The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
