MSP to ORD Route Guide
Minneapolis, United States → Chicago, United States
Quick answer
KMSP (Minneapolis, United States) to KORD (Chicago, United States) is a 290 NM (537 km / 334 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 125° (SE). Typical cruise altitude FL240, expected flight time 1h 22m, common aircraft: Embraer E175, CRJ-700, Bombardier Q400.
Distance
290 NM
537 km / 334 mi
Initial Bearing
125° (SE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL240
24,000 ft
Block Time
1h 22m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
2,370 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
841 ft
KMSP
Arrival Elevation
672 ft
KORD
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 290 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Embraer E175
- CRJ-700
- Bombardier Q400
- Cessna Citation CJ3
Weather considerations
Pilots flying MSP-ORD should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between MSP and ORD?
290 nautical miles (537 km / 334 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Chicago?
Approximately 1h 22m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly MSP-ORD?
Common types include Embraer E175, CRJ-700, Bombardier Q400, Cessna Citation CJ3 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL240 (24,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
125° true (SE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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