How far is Chicago, IL, from Minneapolis, MN?
The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 349 miles / 561 kilometers / 303 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago (MDW) is 413 miles / 664 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 36 minutes.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Chicago Midway 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)- 348.637 miles
- 561.077 kilometers
- 302.957 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- 348.164 miles
- 560.316 kilometers
- 302.547 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 Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 9 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 Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Minneapolis to Chicago generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 168 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 Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Airlines flying from Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Southwest Airlines |
| Sun Country Airlines |