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£39 Find cheap flights from Detroit to Chicago

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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Chicago (DTW-CHI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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20:40 - 21:03DTW-ORD
1h 23mdirect
07:10 - 09:30ORD-DTW
1h 20mdirect
£77Delta
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Mon, 1 Jul - Fri, 5 Jul
07:10 - 07:32DTW-ORD
1h 22mdirect
19:30 - 21:59ORD-DTW
1h 29mdirect
£85Delta
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Fri, 7 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
12:05 - 21:06DTW-ORD
10h 01m1 stop
18:30 - 09:18ORD-DTW
13h 48m1 stop
£137Sun Country Air
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Wed, 3 Jul - Thu, 4 Jul
14:05 - 19:26DTW-ORD
6h 21m1 stop
18:30 - 09:18ORD-DTW
13h 48m1 stop
£143Sun Country Air
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Fri, 28 Jun - Thu, 4 Jul
06:25 - 13:00DTW-ORD
7h 35m1 stop
11:25 - 22:55ORD-DTW
10h 30m1 stop
£202Southwest
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Mon, 10 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
05:35 - 14:00DTW-ORD
9h 25m1 stop
06:45 - 00:45ORD-DTW
17h 00m2 stops
£230Southwest
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Mon, 10 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
19:45 - 09:36DTW-ORD
14h 51m1 stop
07:45 - 10:09ORD-DTW
1h 24mdirect
£245United Airlines
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Sat, 31 Aug - Thu, 5 Sep
12:35 - 18:20DTW-ORD
6h 45m1 stop
08:40 - 14:59ORD-DTW
5h 19m1 stop
£271JetBlue
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Tue, 4 Jun - Wed, 5 Jun
19:45 - 07:40DTW-ORD
12h 55m1 stop
10:40 - 13:08ORD-DTW
1h 28mdirect
£286United Airlines
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Sat, 25 May - Sun, 26 May
12:35 - 18:20DTW-ORD
6h 45m1 stop
08:40 - 14:59ORD-DTW
5h 19m1 stop
£302JetBlue
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Sun, 26 May - Wed, 29 May

Flights from Detroit to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago cost £96 and was between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. The average price for a return flight for this route is £348.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago is May, where tickets cost £132 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is £224 and £214 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 41 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Delta (£39) and Spirit Airlines (£64). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Delta (£77) and Sun Country Air (£137).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Detroit and Chicago?

Delta connects Detroit to Chicago with up to 16 flights per day. American Airlines also offers 8 flights per day, while United Airlines follows with 8 flights per day.

How many flights are there between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Chicago per day?

Each day, there are between 33 and 45 nonstop flights that take off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and land in Chicago, with an average flight time of 1h 19m. The most common departure time is 12:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Each week, there are 277 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Chicago?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Detroit to Chicago take?

Direct flights take on average 1h 20m to travel the 221 miles between Detroit and Chicago.

What’s the earliest departure time from Detroit to Chicago?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 05:52 and will be landing in Chicago at 06:23.

What’s the latest departure time from Detroit to Chicago?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago jets off at 20:55 and lands at 21:05.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Detroit to Chicago

Low season

January

High season

May
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 24% lower on average.

When to book flights from Detroit to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Detroit to Chicago flights

  • Is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County International Airport child friendly?

    If you are traveling through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County International Airport with children, pass by any of the multiple play areas located in the airport where they can burn off their energy. The play areas are situated close to gates A8, A18, B20, C6, and D16 at the Evans Terminal. Furthermore, the airport provides nine nursing rooms in the North Terminal and McNamara Terminal for nursing mothers, each of which has electrical outlets, a counter, sink, and comfortable seating.

  • How do I get downtown Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County International Airport?

    Detroit’s public transit system allows you to easily get from downtown Detroit to the airport in less than an hour using the SMART-operated Line 261 bus, which you can board at the Michigan + Cass station. Alternatively, if you have a lot of luggage or would like to take less time, take a taxi, rideshare service, or drive to the airport, which will take less than 30min to travel the 18-mile journey.

  • What parking facilities are available at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County International Airport?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County International Airport provides passengers with multiple affordable and convenient parking options that include short-term parking, long-term parking, and valet parking. The long-term parking lots are the more affordable options, while valet parking is expensive and most convenient. The airport also provides eight electric vehicle charging stations at both the McNamara Deck and Big Blue Deck, and two stations at the South Cell Phone Lot.

  • Which is the best airport to fly into in Chicago to access disability services?

    If you would like to make use of accessibility services upon your arrival in Chicago, consider flying to Midway International Airport. The airport is the less busy of the main airports serving Chicago, which ensures there will be less foot traffic. Midway International Airport is wheelchair accessible, with the airport providing accessible restrooms and conveniently located elevators with raised numerals and Braille.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago was £49 for a one-way ticket and £97 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Chicago?

    Delta, American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, and Aeromexico offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Chicago?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Chicago?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Chicago?

    There are direct flights from Detroit to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Chicago to Detroit? 25% of our users found flights on this route for Chicago or less round-trip.
  • When traveling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County International Airport (DTW), it is recommended that you arrive at the airport at least 90min before your scheduled time of departure for local flights to allow you enough time to check in and go through all necessary TSA security checks.
  • When flying into Chicago you have the option to choose from either of the two major international airports serving the city: Midway International Airport (MDW) or O’Hare International Airport (ORD).
  • If you would want to access lounge facilities upon arrival in Chicago, choose to fly to O’Hare International Airport, which has more lounge facilities than Midway International Airport. These lounges can be found inside security at Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 5 and outside security at Terminal 2.
  • Head over to the cots provided throughout Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County International Airport if you find yourself stranded either due to flight cancellations or bad weather. The cots are limited in supply and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • For an unforgettable airport experience, make sure to visit the light tunnel that connects the McNamara Terminal and Concourses A and B/C, as well as the water feature in Terminal A of the McNamara Terminal.
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Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +26 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +28 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +28 more

Thursday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +27 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +28 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +28 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +29 more

Sunday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +28 more

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Direct returns

Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +26 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +28 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +27 more

Thursday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +27 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +28 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +28 more

Sunday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +27 more

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Cheapest flights to Chicago from Detroit found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Detroit to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
30/5Thu
directDelta
1h 25mDTW-ORD
£39
17/6Mon
directDelta
1h 22mDTW-ORD
£47
5/6Wed
directDelta
1h 20mDTW-ORD
£60
10/6Mon
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
17h 20mDTW-ORD
£64
13/6Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
17h 33mDTW-ORD
£70
19/8Mon
directDelta
1h 22mDTW-ORD
£71
14/6Fri
1 stopSun Country Air
9h 16mDTW-ORD
£76
30/5Thu
1 stopSouthwest
7h 20mDTW-ORD
£94
20/8Tue
1 stopJetBlue
8h 14mDTW-ORD
£101
21/5Tue
1 stopSouthwest
9h 25mDTW-ORD
£171

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Last minute flights from Detroit to Chicago

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Detroit to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
17/5Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 09mDTW-ORD
18/5Sat
directUnited Airlines
1h 25mORD-DTW
£325
16/5Thu
directDelta
1h 20mDTW-ORD
18/6Tue
directDelta
1h 30mORD-DTW
£340
18/5Sat
directDelta
1h 20mDTW-ORD
27/5Mon
directDelta
1h 23mORD-DTW
£384
18/5Sat
directDelta
1h 24mDTW-ORD
21/5Tue
directDelta
1h 23mORD-DTW
£427
17/5Fri
directDelta
1h 20mDTW-ORD
21/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
10h 07mORD-DTW
£451
16/5Thu
directDelta
1h 24mDTW-ORD
20/5Mon
directDelta
1h 21mORD-DTW
£479
17/5Fri
directUnited Airlines
1h 29mDTW-ORD
20/5Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 07mORD-DTW
£574

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Detroit - Chicago Flights

Departure:

Detroit (undefined)United States

Return flight deals:

Chicago - Detroit

Cabin classes:

£203
£174
£348

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