Journey information
Overview: Chicago, IL to Saint Paul, MN flight
Flights from Chicago, IL to Saint Paul, MN depart on average 29 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $64 (€52) but you can travel from only $48 (€39) by train.
There are 8 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:06, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 347 miles (559 km) distance in 1h 19m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 347 miles (559 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€52) |
Flights per day 29 |
Direct flights 8 |
Fastest flight 1h 19m |
First flight 12:06 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 84 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Chicago, IL to Saint Paul, MN
Cheapest price
$277
Average price
$622
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Flights per day
67
Distance
559 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Chicago, IL to Saint Paul, MN is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Saint Paul, MN will cost around $622 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $277.
Of the 67 flights that leave Chicago, IL for Saint Paul, MN onSat, Jun 20, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct flights cover the 559 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the longest flights will take 1 h 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
UA28058:50 AM1h46O'Hare International Airport10:36 AMSaint Paul International Airport$2771One-way0 transfers
UA28655:45 PM1h42O'Hare International Airport7:27 PMSaint Paul International Airport$2771One-way0 transfers
UA20057:57 PM1h44O'Hare International Airport9:41 PMSaint Paul International Airport$2771One-way0 transfers
UA47984:03 PM1h50O'Hare International Airport5:53 PMSaint Paul International Airport$2771One-way0 transfers
UA155412:40 PM1h40O'Hare International Airport2:20 PMSaint Paul International Airport$2831One-way0 transfers
AA639611:00 PM1h25O'Hare International Airport12:25 AMRochester International Airport$4041One-way0 transfers
AA41748:30 AM1h27O'Hare International Airport9:57 AMRochester International Airport$4041One-way0 transfers
AA62914:48 PM1h31O'Hare International Airport6:19 PMRochester International Airport$4041One-way0 transfers
UA155412:40 PM1h40O'Hare International Airport2:20 PMSaint Paul International Airport$2831One-way0 transfers
UA28655:45 PM1h42O'Hare International Airport7:27 PMSaint Paul International Airport$2771One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Saint Paul, MN
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Saint Paul, MN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 347 miles (559 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$332 Average price | $144 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 59m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Saint Paul, MN:
A bus is $58 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Saint Paul, MN costing on average $144 (€118).
A bus is $246 (€201) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Saint Paul, MN costing on average $332 (€272).
Other travel options to Saint Paul, MN take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 38m.
Bus takes on average 8h 29m.
Live departures
Chicago, IL to Saint Paul, MN flight times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to Saint Paul, MN flights for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA2910 · AA458 | 4:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h17 | 12:22 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA714 · UA2378 | 4:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h44 | 11:49 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2790 · UA667 | 4:12 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h47 | 11:59 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4798 | 4:17 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h50 | 6:07 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA6291 | 4:38 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h31 | 6:09 PM Rochester International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA485 · UA782 | 4:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h19 | 11:59 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2988 · AA3149 | 4:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h13 | 11:58 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1848+ AA5460 | 5:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h06 | 11:06 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2865 | 5:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h42 | 7:27 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2202 · UA1998 | 6:12 PM O'Hare International Airport | 16h16 | 10:28 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SY260 | 6:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h46 | 8:11 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2005 | 7:57 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h44 | 9:41 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA6396 | 10:35 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h24 | 11:59 PM Rochester International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4472 | 11:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h43 | 12:43 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
UA2666 · UA773 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h25 | 11:25 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2310 · UA2150 | 5:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 11h48 | 5:18 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2295 · UA1068 | 6:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 9h55 | 3:55 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2806 · UA773 | 6:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h25 | 11:25 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1799 · UA2150 | 6:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 10h48 | 5:18 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA563 · UA1068 | 7:10 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h45 | 3:55 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1231 · UA2150 | 7:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 9h48 | 5:18 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3222 · AA2151 | 8:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 9h03 | 5:03 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2345+ AA5506 | 8:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 9h43 | 5:43 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1555 · AA2148 | 8:19 AM O'Hare International Airport | 10h03 | 6:22 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4174 | 8:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h27 | 9:57 AM Rochester International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2431 · UA732 | 8:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h14 | 4:54 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2301 · UA1068 | 8:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h10 | 3:55 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2805 | 8:50 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h46 | 10:36 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA535 · UA2150 | 8:51 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h27 | 5:18 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2502 · AA2151 | 9:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h33 | 5:03 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3052 · AA2148 | 9:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h42 | 6:22 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1606 · UA3488 · UA782 | 10:25 AM O'Hare International Airport | 13h34 | 11:59 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1606 · UA3420 · UA782 | 10:25 AM O'Hare International Airport | 13h34 | 11:59 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2684 · UA1831 · UA782 | 10:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 13h29 | 11:59 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA723 · UA2150 | 10:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h48 | 5:18 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4789+ AA5506 | 10:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h58 | 5:43 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1106 · AA2806 | 10:50 AM O'Hare International Airport | 10h27 | 9:17 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1106 · AA2148 | 10:50 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h32 | 6:22 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1803 · UA732 | 10:54 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h00 | 4:54 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1869 · UA1831 · UA782 | 11:03 AM O'Hare International Airport | 12h56 | 11:59 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1869 · UA1998 | 11:03 AM O'Hare International Airport | 23h25 | 10:28 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3264 · AA2148 | 11:43 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h39 | 6:22 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3264 · AA3149 | 11:43 AM O'Hare International Airport | 12h15 | 11:58 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3264 · AA2806 | 11:43 AM O'Hare International Airport | 9h34 | 9:17 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3719 | 11:49 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h42 | 1:31 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2681 · AA2176 | 12:33 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h26 | 9:59 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1554 | 12:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h40 | 2:20 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA794 · UA3420 · UA782 | 12:53 PM O'Hare International Airport | 11h06 | 11:59 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3280 · AA2176 | 1:19 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h40 | 9:59 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1120 · AA3149 | 1:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 10h33 | 11:58 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1120 · AA2806 | 1:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h52 | 9:17 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1695 · UA782 | 1:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 10h29 | 11:59 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2794 · UA2076 | 1:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h20 | 8:50 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1332 · UA1831 · UA782 | 1:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 10h29 | 11:59 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1332 · UA1998 | 1:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 20h58 | 10:28 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1502 · UA1084 · UA782 | 2:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h39 | 11:59 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA704 · UA782 | 2:21 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h38 | 11:59 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2803 · UA2076 | 2:33 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h17 | 8:50 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2257 · AA2806 | 2:59 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h18 | 9:17 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2257 · AA3149 | 2:59 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h59 | 11:58 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4000 | 2:59 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h43 | 4:42 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1015+ AA5460 | 3:21 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h45 | 11:06 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2812 · UA782 | 3:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h19 | 11:59 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5518 · UA1084 · UA782 | 3:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h09 | 11:59 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2754 · AA3149 | 3:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h08 | 11:58 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2437 · UA1998 | 3:53 PM O'Hare International Airport | 18h35 | 10:28 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4465 | 3:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h46 | 5:41 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Chicago, IL to Saint Paul, MN Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to Saint Paul, MN by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Saint Paul, MN, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Minnesota State Fair, a massive annual fair featuring agricultural exhibits, live music, and a wide array of food
- Saint Paul Winter Carnival, a beloved winter festival with ice sculptures, parades, and various outdoor activities
- Grand Old Day, the largest one-day festival in the Midwest celebrating local culture with a parade, live music, and family-friendly activities.
- Independence Day, vibrant fireworks and festive celebrations throughout the city
- Labor Day, pleasant weather and a chance to enjoy local parks and outdoor activities
- Memorial Day, honoring veterans with parades and community events in a lively atmosphere.
popular airports
Popular airports from Chicago, IL to Saint Paul, MN
Most Chicago, IL to Saint Paul, MN flights use the O'Hare International Airport to Saint Paul International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Chicago, IL and Saint Paul, MN airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Which Chicago, IL airport do flights to Saint Paul, MN leave from?
Getting to O'Hare International Airport from Chicago city centre
O'Hare International Airport is 3 km from Chicago city centre. Public transport options include:
O'Hare International Airport airport facilities and services
O'Hare International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and intertiol. Top options include Tortas Frontera and Publican Tavern.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout all terminals.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at O'Hare International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at O'Hare International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at O'Hare International Airport: Elevators, ramps, toilets.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotels such as Hilton Chicago O'Hare are located on airport grounds, with others like the Hyatt Regency nearby..
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