Flight Time from Chicago to Saint Paul
The flight from Chicago to Saint Paul covers about 347 mi and takes roughly 1 hr 8 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Chicago and Saint Paul are about 347 mi (558 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 423 mi (681 km), a drive of about 7 hr 10 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 8 min.
| Straight-line distance | 347 mi / 558 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 423 mi / 681 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 7 hr 10 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 8 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $53 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 43.429, -90.302 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Chicago to Saint Paul is about 347 mi (558 km) in a straight line, and roughly 423 mi (681 km) by road.