Flights Chicago → Minneapolis
As of November 2026, economy flights from Chicago to Minneapolis have a typical range USD 217–897, median USD 296. Full range across all 215 offers: USD 143–1837. We found 72% of 215 offers from budget carriers (around USD 282) and 28% from full-service carriers (around USD 327).
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Best offers by airline: Chicago → Minneapolis
Based on 215 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Chicago → Minneapolis
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Country Airlines | — | USD 90 | — |
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| United | — | USD 95 | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 90 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Delta | — | USD 90 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Chicago to Minneapolis cost?
Based on 215 offers · November 2026
Chicago to Minneapolis flights ranged from USD 143 to USD 1837 across 215 offers analyzed in November 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 228 and premium fares around 905 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 215 offers.
These 215 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 257 and USD 466
What hidden fees do Chicago to Minneapolis flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Chicago to Minneapolis routes. The breakdown below is based on 215 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Country Airlines | 90 | 57% |
| UA | 31 | 5% |
| United | 95 | 44% |
| WN | 28 | 8% |
| AA | 65 | 19% |
| Southwest | 90 | 36% |
| DL | 45 | 12% |
| Delta | 90 | 25% |
United: base ~USD 122 + fees USD 95 = ~USD 217 total. Southwest Airlines: base ~USD 309 + fees USD 28 = ~USD 337 total.
United's USD 95 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Southwest Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 187 base difference shrinks to USD 120 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Chicago to Minneapolis?
9 airlines flew Chicago to Minneapolis in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 F9|AA | 1 | — | 143 | n/a |
 Sun Country Airlines | 13 | — | 158 | 90 (57%) |
 United | 7 | — | 217 | 95 (44%) |
 Southwest | 6 | 228–265 | 252 | 90 (36%) |
 United Airlines | 66 | 217–1082 | 279 | 31 (11%) |
 American Airlines | 61 | 227–497 | 282 | 65 (23%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 42 | 327–517 | 327 | 45 (14%) |
 Delta | 6 | 328–438 | 328 | 90 (27%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 13 | 232–476 | 337 | 28 (8%) |
Where do the best Chicago → Minneapolis prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Chicago to Minneapolis flights
- Full-service carriers on Chicago–Minneapolis cost 0.8x more than budget airlines (USD 248 vs USD 294 median; overall median USD 296).
- United charges 3.4x more in ancillary fees than WN — USD 95 vs USD 28 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 754 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 143. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Chicago to Minneapolis cost?
- Based on 215 offers analyzed, Chicago to Minneapolis flights range from USD 143 to USD 1837, with a median price of USD 296. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Chicago to Minneapolis flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 52 to the base fare on Chicago to Minneapolis flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Chicago to Minneapolis including all fees?
- F9|AA has the lowest median fare on Chicago to Minneapolis at USD 143 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Chicago–Minneapolis flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 143. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Chicago to Minneapolis routes?
- Chicago to Minneapolis has 9 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 143 to USD 1837 across 215 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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