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C$ 67 Find cheap flights from Detroit to Chicago

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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to O'Hare Intl (DTW-ORD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl 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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7:15 a.m. - 7:40 a.m.DTW-ORD
1h 25mdirect
1:25 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.ORD-DTW
1h 30mdirect
C$ 133Delta
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Wed, 5 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
7:15 a.m. - 7:40 a.m.DTW-ORD
1h 25mdirect
7:09 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.ORD-DTW
1h 21mdirect
C$ 147Delta
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Thu, 30 May - Mon, 3 Jun
8:41 a.m. - 8:47 p.m.DTW-ORD
13h 06m1 stop
11:24 a.m. - 11:29 p.m.ORD-DTW
11h 05m1 stop
C$ 154Spirit Airlines
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Wed, 5 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
1:16 p.m. - 10:01 a.m.DTW-ORD
21h 45m2 stops
11:24 a.m. - 7:46 p.m.ORD-DTW
7h 22m1 stop
C$ 187Spirit Airlines
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Wed, 5 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
6:00 a.m. - 6:29 a.m.DTW-ORD
1h 29mdirect
2:40 p.m. - 5:03 p.m.ORD-DTW
1h 23mdirect
C$ 229United Airlines
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Fri, 30 Aug - Sun, 1 Sep
1:13 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.DTW-ORD
1h 22mdirect
6:25 p.m. - 12:46 a.m.ORD-DTW
5h 21m1 stop
C$ 236American Airlines
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Wed, 26 Jun - Sat, 29 Jun
6:07 p.m. - 6:29 p.m.DTW-ORD
1h 22mdirect
3:20 p.m. - 11:17 p.m.ORD-DTW
6h 57m1 stop
C$ 240American Airlines
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Sun, 26 May - Wed, 29 May
11:05 a.m. - 7:06 p.m.DTW-ORD
9h 01m1 stop
8:05 p.m. - 1:14 p.m.ORD-DTW
16h 09m1 stop
C$ 278Sun Country Air
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Mon, 24 Jun - Thu, 27 Jun
11:25 a.m. - 7:06 p.m.DTW-ORD
8h 41m1 stop
8:25 p.m. - 10:14 a.m.ORD-DTW
12h 49m1 stop
C$ 323Sun Country Air
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Fri, 7 Jun - Sun, 9 Jun
11:15 a.m. - 11:42 a.m.DTW-ORD
1h 27mdirect
7:45 a.m. - 10:14 a.m.ORD-DTW
1h 29mdirect
C$ 342United Airlines
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Sat, 25 May - Sun, 26 May

Flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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 O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 O'Hare Intl Airport is April, where tickets cost C$ 190 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and January, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 482 and C$ 451 respectively.

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

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 O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 70 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 cheapest return flight ticket from Detroit to Chicago found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for C$ 133 on Delta, followed by Spirit Airlines (C$ 154). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as C$ 67 on Delta and from C$ 107 on Spirit Airlines.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Detroit and Chicago?

Delta connects Detroit to Chicago up to 10 flights per day, followed by United Airlines (9 flights per day), and American Airlines (8 flights per day).

Which airlines fly direct between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. They are: American Airlines, Delta, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Delta at C$ 146. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Delta.

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

Each day, there are between 24 and 31 nonstop flights that take off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and land in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 25m. The most common departure time is 6:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 195 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

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

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 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, 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 606 km 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 5:52 am and will be landing in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at 6:23 am.

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 O'Hare Intl Airport jets off at 8:40 pm and lands at 9:03 pm.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

May

Cheapest flight

C$ 67
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 26% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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

  • What are the common layover options for Detroit to Chicago O’Hare Airport?

    There are several direct flights from Detroit to Chicago O’Hare Airport. Connecting flights with a single layover en route are also available. The layover cities for connecting flights from Detroit to Chicago O’Hare Airport vary according to airline. American Airlines offer most of the connecting flights on this route with a common stop in Charlotte Douglas (CLT), Washington (DCA), or New York (LGA).

  • Which airlines offer unaccompanied minor services from Detroit to Chicago O’Hare?

    American Airlines offers one of the best unaccompanied minor services for kids flying alone from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare. The service is mandatory for kids aged 5-14 and optional for those between 15 and 17. You will be charged about $150 for this service. American Airlines requires a copy of the child's birth certificate, your government-issued photo ID with your current residence, and the phone number, name, address, and name of the adult receiving the child at the destination airport.

  • Do airlines flying from Detroit to Chicago O’Hare Airport assist passengers with special needs?

    Airlines flying from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare assist passengers with special needs. Each airline flying on this route, including American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines, runs a wheelchair assistance program. Through the program, passengers with reduced mobility can request wheelchairs to help them get through the airports. The airlines also have airport attendants who will help you through the gate areas and when boarding or disembarking. You can also request special assistance if you have a developmental, cognitive, vision, or hearing disability. Most airlines will need notice and approval at least 48 hours before your flight if you're bringing a service animal.

  • Is there public transportation from Chicago O'Hare to Downtown?

    Yes. The CTA Blue Line train offers direct transit from Chicago ORD to Downtown Chicago 24/7. The train departs the airport every 5 to 15 minutes. You can catch the train from the airport’s station on the Lower Level. From Terminals 1, 2, and 3, use the pedestrian tunnel and follow the 'Trains for City' signs to get to the station. From Terminal 4, you need to ride on the complimentary shuttle to T1 first, then follow the same route.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was C$ 49 for a one-way ticket and C$ 97 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • 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?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam 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.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Chicago, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Chicago are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 201 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 425 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 round-trip 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? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 156 or less one-way and C$ 599 or less round-trip.
  • Book American Airlines or United Airlines if you want more direct flight options from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). ORD is a hub for these two airlines. Thus, they schedule more flights to ORD, including nonstop flights.
  • Consider booking American Airlines to fly with a pet from Detroit to Chicago O’Hare Airport. The airline welcomes pets like small dogs and cats to fly in the cabin. However, the pet should be placed in a soft-sided kennel measuring 18 x 11x 11 inches. The combined weight of the pet and carrier should be at most 20 lbs.
  • Flights from Detroit to Chicago O’Hare Airport depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). DTW is the primary airport serving Detroit Metropolitan Area. It also serves Greater Toledo and Windsor, Ontario.
  • Consider flying with First Class with Delta Air Lines when flying from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O’Hare Airport. DTW hosts Delta Sky Hub, which you can access free as an Elite/Business/Elite flyer with the airline.
  • Take your kids to the Children's Play Area at DTW before flying to Chicago ORD. The play areas are near Gates C6, B20, A8, and A18 in McNamara Terminal.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Detroit to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to O'Hare Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +25 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +27 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +27 more

Thursday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +26 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +27 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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Nonstop returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +25 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +27 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +26 more

Thursday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +26 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +27 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +27 more

Sunday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +26 more

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Top airlines flying from Detroit to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to O'Hare Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10789 reviews
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
Airline reviews

I usually have a positive experience with Delta. Complimentary upgrades are always nice!

10.0 ExcellentShayla, Apr. 2024ATL - ORD
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I usually have a positive experience with Delta. Complimentary upgrades are always nice!

Wifi wasn’t working well so we couldn't view any media.

Food service was bare-bone. Better bot to have any at all rather than hand out premade coffees and cookies to random few passengers.

Had assistance at airport getting from arrivals gate to departure gate; I couldn't have managed without that extra help. Thank you Delta.

They charge me for the luggage which is was included on the ticket

More space in the cabin. The guy in front of me leaned his seat back and I felt he was sitting in my lap.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

Late flight, always blaming the flight crew, stale almonds, pushy people. Why don’t they have the people sitting in the back board first? So much easier getting through an empty plane! Duh!!

As we lined up to board they gave our plane to a flight going to Newark. So then we got delayed until they could find another plane. Flight crew was ok. I’m assuming since it’s a shorter flight they only offered water and coffee.

Food could have been better. A little more leg room would have been appreciated.

I was told we'd have a hot breakfast option in first class, so I chose not get a hot breakfast. It was a very strange meal, but the fresh fruit was very good quality. Service was excellent from ORD to ELP. No service from MBS to ORD, not even water. However, when flying American from FNT to ORD, which is a shorter flight, they at least pass out snacks and offer water.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

The flight was delayed instead of leaving at 11 it left at 12.20

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Good movies, iffy pay WiFi, food ok- on time though and that was great!

Awful…flight was delayed more than 12hrs, missed all connections to Fort Wayne, IN, had to get flight to another city 2 hours from my destination, flight was again delayed by 40 mins because they did not have enough fuel, again missed a connection, finally arrived in Indiana at 11pm…but before my 2 hour drive home, ay, no Five That Our Luggage Never Made On The plane and Still In Chicago

Boarding was friendly and quick. While the plane model was older with no live tv, the entertainment was full of movies and tv shows. All food was available. Pilots were very communicative with status of the flight. Flight landed on time.

The Palm Springs to Chicago O’Hare was on Time and Palm Springs airport is easier navigate. As our connection was only an approximately 50 minutes, we asked staff for insights for the Chicago airport in terms of transferring into the other terminal from which our flight left, and they were unhelpful. However, the United App was very helpful in terms of notifications and even providing directions. The Chicago to Detroit flight was significantly delayed which we all know does happen. However, there were very few updates or notifications as to why this was happening when we would actually arrive. It took nearly 30 minutes for bags to make it to baggage claim. We arrived nearly 1 hour late on a 40 minute flight.

Flight cancelled due to fog. No other flights available for 36 hours. Directed by United to book passage on another carrier, and submit receipts for reimbursement. Did that. United now states they will not reimburse. Currently out 2 grand.

The flight was delayed by 4 hours !!!!! It was very uncomfortable , and they told us only one our before departure

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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.
26/5Sun
directDelta
1h 24mDTW-ORD
C$ 67
8/8Thu
directDelta
1h 22mDTW-ORD
C$ 81
7/6Fri
1 stopSpirit Airlines
15h 49mDTW-ORD
C$ 107
18/5Sat
1 stopSpirit Airlines
9h 36mDTW-ORD
C$ 111
26/5Sun
1 stopSpirit Airlines
15h 37mDTW-ORD
C$ 125
7/6Fri
1 stopSun Country Air
8h 41mDTW-ORD
C$ 148
26/5Sun
1 stopJetBlue
6h 45mDTW-ORD
C$ 228
21/5Tue
1 stopJetBlue
8h 53mDTW-ORD
C$ 300
21/5Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 32mDTW-ORD
C$ 354
26/5Sun
2 stopsUnited Airlines
12h 43mDTW-ORD
C$ 361

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Last minute flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl

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.
11/5Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 59mDTW-ORD
12/5Sun
directUnited Airlines
1h 25mORD-DTW
C$ 561
11/5Sat
directDelta
1h 20mDTW-ORD
10/6Mon
directDelta
1h 23mORD-DTW
C$ 629
13/5Mon
directDelta
1h 20mDTW-ORD
17/5Fri
directDelta
1h 23mORD-DTW
C$ 662
13/5Mon
directDelta
1h 25mDTW-ORD
14/5Tue
directDelta
1h 21mORD-DTW
C$ 736
10/5Fri
directDelta
1h 25mDTW-ORD
12/5Sun
directDelta
1h 23mORD-DTW
C$ 826

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Detroit - Chicago Flights

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Destination:

Chicago (ORD)United States

Cabin classes:

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C$ 240

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