How far is Chicago, IL, from Minneapolis, MN?
The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 334 miles / 538 kilometers / 290 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago (ORD) is 394 miles / 634 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 11 minutes.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Minneapolis to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 334.149 miles
- 537.761 kilometers
- 290.368 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 333.674 miles
- 536.996 kilometers
- 289.955 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Minneapolis to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Chicago?
There is no time difference between Minneapolis and Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Minneapolis to Chicago generates about 74 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 74 kilograms equals 164 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W |
| Destination | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
Airlines flying from Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago (ORD)
| American Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Spirit Airlines |
| United Airlines |