Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Minneapolis and Chicago are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
Take your pick of 56 weekly Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your MSP to MDW flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Chicago (and then discovering more of United States!) is a breeze with Delta Air Lines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Delta Air Lines.
With 79.93% of services landing as planned, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating MSP to MDW flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MSP and MDW include:
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Kansas City International Airport
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
£28 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flight. Return flights start at £57. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book seven months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MSP to MDW.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MSP to MDW.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport.
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% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from central Minneapolis, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to MSP:
Arriving at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Consider staying in a hotel near MDW if you're catching a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and venture far and wide through Chicago and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Chicago Midway International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to central Chicago
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Midway International Airport to the centre of Chicago has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 12 miles away.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Chicago. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport for July if you want to visit Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSP to MDW in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Chicago, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Travel about 280 miles south-east to Columbus to tick off its popular sights. 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 160 miles south-east of Chicago. No trip is complete without visiting The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
