United States Β· 348 miles (560 km)

Chicago (MDW) to Minneapolis (MSP) flights

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7,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Chicago (MDW) to Minneapolis (MSP) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Minneapolis (MSP): Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 348 miles (560 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 18 ways to fly it with one stop, through Milwaukee, Des Moines and Grand Rapids and more.

How many miles MDW to MSP costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines7,500$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from MDW to MSP

Book MDW to MSP with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

MDW to MSP with one stop

18 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Milwaukee (MKE)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines
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  • Via Des Moines (DSM)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Grand Rapids (GRR)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Indianapolis (IND)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines
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  • Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Omaha (OMA)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines
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  • Via Louisville (SDF)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines
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  • Via Cleveland (CLE)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Wichita (ICT)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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See all 18 in Routes

MDW to MSP: common questions

How many miles does MDW to MSP cost?

In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: SAS EuroBonus (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from MDW to MSP?

Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Minneapolis (MSP).

How far is Chicago from Minneapolis by plane?

Chicago (MDW) and Minneapolis (MSP) are 348 miles (560 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MDW to MSP award flights?

8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Chicago and Minneapolis?

The most direct connections are through Milwaukee (MKE), Des Moines (DSM), Grand Rapids (GRR), Indianapolis (IND) and Saint Louis (STL). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Saint Louis.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.