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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 301
Typical prices: C$ 274-C$ 587
Delta
Mon 1/10Fri 5/10
DTW - ORD • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 137
Typical prices: C$ 187-C$ 415
United Airlines
Fri 12/10
DTW - ORD • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines. Average duration is 1h 35m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 79% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 29% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 190 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 56m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl (DTW-ORD)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to O'Hare Intl

Thu, 1 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
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7:35 a.m. - 7:56 a.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 21mdirect
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8:55 a.m. - 11:23 a.m.ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 28mdirect
C$ 301Delta
Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
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12:33 p.m. - 12:59 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 26mdirect
Delta Logo
7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 30mdirect
C$ 312Delta
Wed, 30 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
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3:50 p.m. - 4:13 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 23mdirect
Delta Logo
7:05 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 25mdirect
C$ 315Delta
Fri, 2 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
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8:05 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 25mdirect
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7:30 p.m. - 10:01 p.m.ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 31mdirect
C$ 320Delta
Wed, 30 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct
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8:05 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 25mdirect
Delta Logo
1:55 p.m. - 4:21 p.m.ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 26mdirect
C$ 331Delta
Tue, 22 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
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10:37 a.m. - 8:29 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
10h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:01 p.m. - 9:32 p.m.ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 31m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
C$ 334Frontier
Tue, 29 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
Delta Logo
12:30 p.m. - 12:59 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 29mdirect
Delta Logo
7:05 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 25mdirect
C$ 338Delta
Thu, 15 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
Frontier Logo
10:38 a.m. - 6:56 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:40 a.m. - 7:40 p.m.ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 00m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
C$ 342Frontier
Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 21 Apr
United Airlines Logo
2:02 p.m. - 2:42 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 40mdirect
United Airlines Logo
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 30mdirect
C$ 348United Airlines
Thu, 8 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
Frontier Logo
12:34 p.m. - 11:21 a.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 47m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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6:00 a.m. - 8:04 p.m.ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 04m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
C$ 349Frontier
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport start at C$ 301. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from C$ 274 to C$ 587. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 301 on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and is 14% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 30% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at C$ 273 round-trip.
  • February (C$ 626) and July (C$ 599) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 129% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 79% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to O'Hare Intl

 
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Harriet Baskas

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Key details for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

C$ 137
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 62% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 27% lower on average.
Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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Your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • American Airlines: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    3 airlines operate flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • United Airlines
    • Delta
    • American Airlines

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • American Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Business Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 190 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to C$ 387 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 48–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 45% of one-stop connections
    • Newark (EWR) – 18% of one-stop connections
    • Nashville Intl (BNA) – 9% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) – 9% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    On the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 34%. Saturday is the cheapest day at C$ 335 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 504 – a C$ 169 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How are flight departures from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 39%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Which popular places can I visit in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Magnificent Mile, River North, and Grant Park. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 5:25 am and lands at 7:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 11:35 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 35m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 68% above the route average of C$ 386. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long does a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport take?

    A direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 1h 35m, covering 606 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 301 to C$ 1,601. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 176, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 56m, compared with 7h 06m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 10h 19m via Orlando (MCO).

  • What is the time difference between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 1 hour behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 24 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    • Europcar
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Ace

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from C$ 274 to C$ 587, with an average of C$ 386 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 274 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

    Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

    • • Delta
    • • American Airlines

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Your guide to booking Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average C$ 335 – about C$ 169 less than Monday (34% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 79% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip for October. Fares historically average C$ 273 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 353 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Orlando Airport (MCO) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 190 round-trip on this route – about C$ 197 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Chicago?

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

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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