How many flights depart from Detroit to Chicago on average per week?

As of July 2025, 461 flights take off from Detroit and land in Chicago each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Thu, with 20% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to Chicago?

United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to Chicago

How many flights depart from Detroit to Chicago on average per day?

65 flights are operational daily from Detroit to Chicago as of July 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 12:00p.m., with 40% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

Which airlines fly to Chicago?

Spirit Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from Detroit according to our data. Spirit Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Chicago?

Prices for flights from Detroit to Chicago are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Chicago?

As of July 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Detroit to Chicago.

How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Chicago?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Chicago.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

C$ 63 Cheap Flights from Detroit to Chicago in 2025

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and Chicago?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from C$ 295 to C$ 458. The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 106.

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2:10 p.m. - 2:37 p.m.DTW-ORD

1h 27mdirect

7:30 a.m. - 9:53 a.m.ORD-DTW

1h 23mdirect

C$ 106United Airlines

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Tue, 2 Sep - Thu, 4 Sep

3:50 p.m. - 4:13 p.m.DTW-ORD

1h 23mdirect

11:05 a.m. - 1:24 p.m.ORD-DTW

1h 19mdirect

C$ 125Delta

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Sat, 30 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep

9:42 a.m. - 10:11 a.m.DTW-ORD

1h 29mdirect

10:05 a.m. - 12:32 p.m.ORD-DTW

1h 27mdirect

C$ 126American Airlines

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Wed, 13 Aug - Wed, 20 Aug

7:50 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.DTW-ORD

1h 25mdirect

7:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.ORD-DTW

1h 15mdirect

C$ 129Delta

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Sat, 9 Aug - Mon, 11 Aug

3:12 p.m. - 3:43 p.m.DTW-ORD

1h 31mdirect

6:45 a.m. - 9:12 a.m.ORD-DTW

1h 27mdirect

C$ 131American Airlines

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Wed, 27 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug

5:50 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.DTW-ORD

7h 00m1 stop

1:50 p.m. - 11:20 p.m.ORD-DTW

8h 30m1 stop

C$ 140Southwest

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Tue, 2 Sep - Thu, 4 Sep

5:50 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.DTW-ORD

7h 00m1 stop

1:50 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.ORD-DTW

7h 25m1 stop

C$ 153Southwest

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Wed, 20 Aug - Wed, 20 Aug

9:20 p.m. - 5:40 a.m.DTW-ORD

9h 20m1 stop

12:05 p.m. - 10:59 p.m.ORD-DTW

9h 54m1 stop

C$ 205Spirit Airlines

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Wed, 27 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug

9:22 p.m. - 7:04 a.m.DTW-ORD

10h 42m1 stop

6:02 p.m. - 7:33 a.m.ORD-DTW

12h 31m1 stop

C$ 209Spirit Airlines

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Mon, 4 Aug - Wed, 6 Aug

2:14 p.m. - 9:48 p.m.DTW-ORD

8h 34m1 stop

6:45 a.m. - 1:24 p.m.ORD-DTW

5h 39m1 stop

C$ 312JetBlue

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United Airlines flights from Detroit to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on Detroit to Chicago flight tickets

United Airlines

2 Sep

DTW2:10 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 27m

ORD2:37 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

4 Sep

ORD7:30 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 23m

DTW9:53 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 106

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United Airlines

9 Aug

DTW7:14 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 28m

ORD7:42 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

11 Aug

ORD7:35 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 30m

DTW10:05 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 129

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United Airlines

19 Sep

DTW6:00 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 30m

ORD6:30 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

20 Sep

ORD9:05 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 36m

DTW11:41 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 249

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Delta flights from Detroit to Chicago

Our best Delta deals on Detroit to Chicago flight tickets

Delta

30 Aug

DTW3:50 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 23m

ORD4:13 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

6 Sep

ORD11:05 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 19m

DTW1:24 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 125

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Delta

14 Aug

DTW7:45 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 19m

ORD8:04 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

21 Aug

ORD7:15 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 15m

DTW9:30 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 133

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Delta

17 Aug

DTW10:05 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 15m

ORD10:20 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

20 Aug

ORD9:10 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 20m

DTW11:30 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 166

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and Chicago?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of September is another great option to travel to Chicago, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around C$ 147.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as C$ 673. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around C$ 1,021. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Chicago.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Detroit to Chicago when you can find flight prices for as low as C$ 577. Flying to Chicago in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Chicago, so prices are often more expensive at around C$ 1,253 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Detroit to Chicago flight route?

Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago Midway for the best Detroit - Chicago flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around C$ 306 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Detroit for as low as C$ 132 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Detroit to Chicago flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Detroit to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Detroit to Chicago flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Detroit to Chicago.

How have Detroit to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for Detroit to Chicago flights are approximately 25% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Detroit to Chicago

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Best price found	C$ 63
Fastest flight time	1h 15m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Chicago	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Chicago from Detroit in the past 72 hours is C$ 63. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 106.

The fastest flight from Detroit to Chicago takes 1h 15m

Direct flights go from Detroit to Chicago every day.

There is 1 airport near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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How far is Detroit to Chicago by plane?
The distance between Detroit and Chicago is about 380.6 km. Flights usually cover this in 1h 15m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Detroit to Chicago are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Chicago?
As of July 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Detroit to Chicago.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Chicago?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Detroit to Chicago?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Detroit to Chicago is Boeing 717-200, representing 9.09% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) at 7.70%, Boeing 737-900 at 7.42%, and Airbus A319 at 7.30%.
What is the most popular airline from Detroit to Chicago?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Detroit to Chicago is Spirit Airlines (48% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Southwest (33%), United Airlines (12%), and Delta (8%).

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Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 47	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,035 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom C$ 80	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,958 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 80	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 243	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,864 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

Delta Flights From Detroit to Chicago
Across 44 Delta flights from Detroit to Chicago this week, the average price was C$ 147, with the best Delta deals starting from C$ 58 round-trip. 7,958 users have rated Delta on momondo, with an average score of 8.0/10.
United Airlines Flights From Detroit to Chicago
United Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. United Airlines flight deals for Detroit to Chicago start from as low as C$ 177 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average United Airlines deals seen on momondo around C$ 335. United Airlines operates 24 flights to Chicago from Detroit in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 8,864 reviews.

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Cheap flights from Detroit to Chicago from C$ 63

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and Chicago?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of September is another great option to travel to Chicago, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around C$ 147.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

What is the cheapest Detroit to Chicago flight route?

Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago Midway for the best Detroit - Chicago flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

What cabin class options are available on Detroit to Chicago flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Detroit to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Detroit to Chicago flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Detroit to Chicago.

How have Detroit to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for Detroit to Chicago flights are approximately 25% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to Chicago?

United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to Chicago

Which airlines fly to Chicago?

How many flights depart from Detroit to Chicago on average per day?

65 flights are operational daily from Detroit to Chicago as of July 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 12:00p.m., with 40% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Detroit to Chicago on average per week?

As of July 2025, 461 flights take off from Detroit and land in Chicago each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Thu, with 20% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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