The observed direct connection between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) covers approximately 348 mi. The estimated flight time is around 1h 10m. Delta Air Lines, Endeavor Air, SkyWest Airlines and Southwest Airlines have been observed on this connection in the available route data.
Frequently asked questions about this route
How far is Minneapolis from Chicago by air?
The great-circle distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field and Chicago Midway International Airport is approximately 348 mi.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Chicago?
Based on the distance, the estimated flight time is about 1h 10m. This is an estimate, not a schedule.
Is there a direct connection from Minneapolis to Chicago?
Yes, a direct connection between MSP and MDW has been observed in our route data.
Which airlines have been observed on this route?
In the available route data: Delta Air Lines, Endeavor Air, SkyWest Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
How often is there a flight from Minneapolis to Chicago?
On average around 7 flights a day, measured over twelve months (October 2025 to September 2026) in the flight archive, with 2,664 observed flights. Mainly Southwest Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Endeavor Air. That is an observation, not a timetable.
What is the current time difference between Minneapolis and Chicago?
Same local time in Minneapolis and Chicago.
Where this data comes from
The route data comes from the flight archive (ADS-B, adsb.lol): which connections actually flew over the last twelve full months and who flew them, combined with our own airport, runway, and airline datasets. It is reference data about observed routes - not a current timetable and no claim about bookability.
The frequency and aircraft on this page come from the flight archive (ADS-B, 12 months, October 2025 to September 2026), summarized per route per month. We do not see every flight, so it is a floor, not a count.
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