Cheap flights from Minneapolis - St. Paul (MSP) to Chicago (CHI)

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is about 17 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, where most of the action can be found. There’s plenty to keep you busy, whether you’re here for business or are on vacation. Millennium Park, featuring its iconic Cloud Gate sculpture, is within walking distance to the Art Institute and the historic Chicago Theater. The sprawling Grant Park campus also hosts the Field Museum of Natural History and the Shedd Aquarium.

For breathtaking views of Windy City, venture into Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower, formerly called the Sears Tower. For a similar thrill, ride the Ferris wheel at Navy Pier. A visit to Chicago is not complete without browsing the shops and finding unexpected bargains along the Magnificent Mile.

Key Facts

Eastbound Interstate 90 from ORD leads to downtown Chicago, also known as the Loop. Northbound I-294 will take you to the tony north suburbs of Northbrook, and Highland Park and onward to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The airport is the northern terminus of the Blue Line train service operated by the Chicago Transit Authority. It is also served by Metra, a commuter train service, and bus services to Indiana, Wisconsin and Iowa.

Hints and Tips

Nonstop flights between Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and ORD take about an hour and 20 minutes. Assistance and information regarding ground transportation and connecting flights to domestic and international destinations is available at the Travelers' Aid Office at O'Hare's Terminal 2.