Domestic route
Cheap flights from Chicago to Detroit
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). 234 miles, 55m nonstop.
ORD to DTW at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 234 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 55mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLUAWN7 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
- Nonstop flights per day
- 31all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday19% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 1h aheadDetroit vs Chicago
Chicago to Detroit
Round trips from $46
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Chicago to Detroit
7 airlines fly nonstop with 31 departures a day combined.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 4 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Every itinerary on this route is nonstop or uses an unusual connection; run a search for specifics.
Which airport should I use?
Chicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly ORD to DTW nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
- At 234 miles this is a short hop of 55m, so an early-morning departure, which is usually the cheapest and most punctual of the day, costs you little sleep.
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Search Chicago to DetroitChicago to Detroit: common questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Detroit?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Detroit (DTW) takes about 55m gate to gate, covering 234 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to DTW?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Detroit (DTW), with 31 nonstop departures a day between them.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Detroit?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Detroit (DTW), starting at $46 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Chicago to Detroit flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Detroit?
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. ORD is on America/Chicago time and DTW on America/Detroit time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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