A Travel Price Comparison for United States of America Chicago vs. Minneapolis for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

• Chicago Prices
  Minneapolis Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Chicago $221
  Minneapolis $164

The average daily cost (per person) in Chicago is $221, while the average daily cost in Minneapolis is $164. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Chicago and Minneapolis in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Chicago $152
  Minneapolis $88
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Chicago $304
  Minneapolis $176

Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Chicago $29
  Minneapolis $34

Typical Local Transportation prices in Chicago

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Chicago:

• Parking
  $19
• Taxi Ride
  $10
• Taxi from Airport
  $45

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chicago

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chicago:

• Transfers in Chicago: $107
• Transfer to Chicago Premium Outlets: $288
• Transfer from O'Hare International Airport to Chicago: $93
• Private transfer: Chicago to Chicago International Airport (MDW): $105
• Private transfer: Chicago International Airport (MDW) to Chicago: $105
• Private Transfer: O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chicago: $133
• Private Transfer: Chicago to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): $133
• Private Transfer from Chicago City to Chicago (ORD) Airport: $113
• Private Transfer from Chicago City to Chicago (MDW) Airport: $113
• Private Transfer from Chicago (ORD) Airport to Chicago City: $113
• Private Transfer from Chicago (MDW) Airport to Chicago City: $113
• Private Sedan Transfer from Chicago Downtown to O`Hare airport: $100

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Minneapolis

Also for Minneapolis, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• Minneapolis to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) - Departure Private Transfer: $92
• Private Arrival Transfer from Minneapolis Airport MSP: $75
• Private Departure Transfer to Minneapolis Airport MSP: $75
• Private transfer: Minneapolis to Minneapolis Airport (MSP): $622

Is it cheaper to fly into Chicago or Minneapolis?

Prices for flights to both Minneapolis and Chicago change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.

Food

• Food Meals for one day
  Chicago $37
  Minneapolis $32

Typical Food prices in Chicago

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Chicago:

• Dinner for 1
  $24
• Dinner for 3
  $118

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chicago

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Chicago.

• Traveling Spoon Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza Private Online Cooking Class: $27
• Learn to Make Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza with a Local: $49
• Lonely Planet Experiences: River North Historical Food Tour: $61
• Private Fusion Cooking Class in Downtown Chicago: $64
• Best in Chow: Chicago River North Food Tour: $64
• Signature Food Tour at Chicago's Navy Pier: $64
• Skip the Line: Tommy Gun's Garage Dinner and Show Ticket: $67
• Small-Group Chicago Food Tour: Gold Coast and Old Town: $75
• Best of Chicago Tour Including a Deep-Dish Pizza: $75
• River North Walking Food Tour: $75
• Chicago's Wicker Park Food Tour: $75
• Private Indian-Mexican Fusion Cooking Class with a Modern Cook: $78

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Minneapolis

For Minneapolis, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

• Historic Northeast Minneapolis Food Tour: $52
• Private Dining: Mediterranean dinner in Minneapolis with local chef: $89

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Chicago $34
  Minneapolis $21

Typical Entertainment prices in Chicago

Here are a few typical costs in Chicago for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:

• Sears Tower (family of 4)
  $102
• Aquarium for 4
  $118
• Water Taxi (family of 4)
  $22
• IMAX Movie for Two
  $35
• Shakespeare Play (2)
  $116
• Art Institute (2)
  $36
• U-Boat Tour (2)
  $8.00

Tours and Activities in Chicago

Here are a few actual costs in Chicago for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

• 2 Hours Chicago Sightseeing Tour - Luxury Private Stretch Limo / 8 Passengers: $250
• 2-Hour Chicago City Lights and Skyline Segway Tour: $76
• 2-Hour Chicago Fireworks Segway Tour: $76
• 2-Hour Chicago Lakefront and Museum Campus Segway Tour: $73
• 2-Hour Haunted Segway Tour of Chicago: $76
• 2-Hour History of Chicago Architecture and Art Segway Tour: $75
• 3 Hours Chicago Sightseeing Tour - Luxury Private SUV, ALL Inclusive: $392
• 4 Hours Chicago Sightseeing Tour - Luxury Private SUV, ALL Inclusive: $220
• 4 Hours Chicago Sightseeing Tour - Luxury Private Sedan: $215
• 4 Hours Chicago Sightseeing Tour - Luxury Private Stretch Limousine/8 passengers: $728
• A Most Magnificent Mile Shopping and Sightseeing Tour: $40
• A Storied Neighborhood: Dance the dialectic with Bill Ayers on an audio tour: $5.00

Tours and Activities in Minneapolis

For Minneapolis, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

• St Paul Minnesota: Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $44
• 3-Hour Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $44
• Walking Minneapolis Downtown & Skyways Private Tour (2 hrs): $175
• Walking Minneapolis Downtown Parks, Fountains & Sculpture Private Tour (2 hrs): $175
• Walking Minneapolis Mississippi River, Falls & Historic Mills Private Tour(2hrs): $175
• City of Lakes Tour With An Interpreter In Minneapolis: $179
• The Twin Cities St Paul Tour With An Interpreter: $179
• "Crooked" St. Paul Gangsters Private Riding Tour (2 hrs): $325
• Minneapolis & St. Paul Highlights Private Riding & Walking Tour (2 hrs): $325
• Minneapolis & St. Paul Highlights Private Riding & Walking Tour (3 hrs): $425
• The best of Minneapolis walking tour: $498
• Romantic tour in Minneapolis: $498

For more ideas for your next trip, check out The Best Free Things to Do in Chicago, Chicago Bucket List: The Best Places to See, and The Best Museums in Chicago.

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Chicago $20
  Minneapolis $19

Sample the Local Flavors in Chicago

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Chicago:

• Haunted Chicago Ghost and Pub Walking Tour: $25
• Walking tour to Chicago dive bars: $41
• Chicago Barrel Bus Craft Distillery Tour: $90
• Chicago Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour: $90
• Ultimate Girl's Night Out in Sparkling Wine, Photo Shoot, Burlesque: $900

Sample the Local Flavors in Minneapolis

Also in Minneapolis, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

• All Inclusive 3hr Craft Brewery Tour: $82
• Minneapolis Distillery Tour: $87