The quickest way to travel this route is to take a flight from Detroit to Chicago, doing so can potentially save up to 6h 00m of travel time. While these options may take longer, booking a train from Detroit to Chicago or a bus from Detroit to Chicago may suit your needs if travel time is less of a factor in your decision making.
The cheapest way is to get a bus from Detroit to Chicago, which can be as cheap as $69. A flight from Detroit to Chicago is more expensive than a bus, with prices starting at $110. A train from Detroit to Chicago is also an option, with an average price of $74.
Detroit and Chicago are 236.5 mi apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 1h 10m.
Prices for flights from Detroit to Chicago were last updated today.
There are 5 operators available for flights from Detroit to Chicago as of January 2025.
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit 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.
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Detroit to Chicago is Airbus A319 (9.82% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A320neo (8.61%), Boeing 717-200 (8.33%), and Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) (6.95%).
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Detroit and Chicago, the leading airline is Delta, making up 43% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Spirit Airlines with 19%, American Airlines with 15%, and United Airlines with 14%.
Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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Spirit Airlines | PriceFrom $38 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.3 8,116 reviews | ||
Delta | PriceFrom $96 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 8,521 reviews | ||
United Airlines | PriceFrom $96 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 8,984 reviews | ||
American Airlines | PriceFrom $103 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews | ||
Southwest | PriceFrom $128 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.1 4,662 reviews |
Across 21 Southwest flights from Detroit to Chicago this week, the average price was $226, with the best Southwest deals starting from $128 round-trip. 4,662 users have rated Southwest on momondo, with an average score of 8.1/10.
Delta is also a popular choice for this route. Delta flight deals for Detroit to Chicago start from as low as $96 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average Delta deals seen on momondo around $232. Delta operates 31 flights to Chicago from Detroit in an average week. Users have rated it 8.0/10 across 8,521 reviews.
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