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10:33 am - 5:22 pmDTW-MDW
7h 49m1 stop
12:36 pm - 8:57 pmMDW-DTW
7h 21m1 stop
$108Frontier
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Mon, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 16
10:33 am - 5:22 pmDTW-MDW
7h 49m1 stop
12:36 pm - 8:57 pmMDW-DTW
7h 21m1 stop
$109Frontier
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Mon, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 16
8:58 pm - 5:30 amDTW-ORD
9h 32m1 stop
8:14 pm - 8:31 amORD-DTW
11h 17m1 stop
$115Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Dec 14 - Wed, Dec 18
8:58 pm - 5:30 amDTW-ORD
9h 32m1 stop
7:33 am - 6:58 pmORD-DTW
10h 25m1 stop
$125Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Dec 13 - Tue, Dec 17
4:45 pm - 5:01 pmDTW-MDW
1h 16mnonstop
9:30 am - 11:42 amMDW-DTW
1h 12mnonstop
$137Delta
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Tue, Dec 17 - Wed, Dec 18
6:00 am - 6:35 amDTW-ORD
1h 35mnonstop
9:12 pm - 11:44 pmORD-DTW
1h 32mnonstop
$137United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 17 - Tue, Dec 24
4:15 pm - 4:40 pmDTW-ORD
1h 25mnonstop
6:55 am - 9:28 amORD-DTW
1h 33mnonstop
$142Delta
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Wed, Dec 25 - Mon, Jan 6
7:25 am - 8:05 amDTW-ORD
1h 40mnonstop
9:05 pm - 11:29 pmORD-DTW
1h 24mnonstop
$147United Airlines
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Fri, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 15
6:35 am - 7:10 amDTW-ORD
1h 35mnonstop
8:39 pm - 11:26 pmORD-DTW
1h 47mnonstop
$153American Airlines
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Wed, Jan 1 - Mon, Jan 6
5:19 pm - 5:47 pmDTW-ORD
1h 28mnonstop
8:45 pm - 11:07 pmORD-DTW
1h 22mnonstop
$157American Airlines
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Sat, Jan 11 - Sun, Jan 12
12:48 pm - 11:49 pmDTW-ORD
12h 01m1 stop
$54Frontier
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Thu, Jan 9
11:26 am - 3:43 pmDTW-MDW
5h 17m1 stop
$54Frontier
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Mon, Jan 27
5:16 pm - 10:55 pmDTW-ORD
6h 39m1 stop
$58Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jan 11
10:44 am - 8:49 pmDTW-ORD
11h 05m1 stop
$64Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jan 8
4:15 pm - 4:40 pmDTW-ORD
1h 25mnonstop
$69Delta
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Tue, Dec 24
12:31 pm - 12:50 pmDTW-MDW
1h 19mnonstop
$69Delta
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Wed, Dec 18
6:00 am - 6:37 amDTW-ORD
1h 37mnonstop
$74United Airlines
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Sat, Feb 22
4:54 pm - 5:19 pmDTW-ORD
1h 25mnonstop
$85American Airlines
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Mon, Dec 30
6:00 am - 6:40 amDTW-ORD
1h 40mnonstop
$104United Airlines
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Sun, Jan 26
8:30 am - 8:55 amDTW-ORD
1h 25mnonstop
$107American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 26
11:22 am - 10:06 pmDTW-ORD
11h 44m1 stop
11:51 am - 7:21 pmORD-DTW
6h 30m1 stop
$208Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Nov 25 - Tue, Nov 26
6:10 am - 6:31 pmDTW-ORD
13h 21m1 stop
11:51 am - 7:21 pmORD-DTW
6h 30m1 stop
$225Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Nov 25 - Wed, Nov 27
5:32 pm - 5:55 pmDTW-ORD
1h 23mnonstop
12:40 pm - 2:58 pmORD-DTW
1h 18mnonstop
$298American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 2
3:28 pm - 3:49 pmDTW-ORD
1h 21mnonstop
5:42 pm - 12:42 amORD-DTW
6h 00m1 stop
$308American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 2
4:40 pm - 7:42 amDTW-ORD
16h 02m1 stop
10:50 am - 1:15 pmORD-DTW
1h 25mnonstop
$539United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 23 - Sun, Nov 24
2:20 pm - 2:48 pmDTW-ORD
1h 28mnonstop
6:00 pm - 10:13 amORD-DTW
15h 13m1 stop
$544United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 22 - Fri, Nov 22
8:50 am - 9:27 amDTW-ORD
1h 37mnonstop
8:25 am - 10:47 amORD-DTW
1h 22mnonstop
$560Delta
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Mon, Nov 25 - Wed, Nov 27
8:26 am - 8:50 amDTW-MDW
1h 24mnonstop
9:31 am - 11:45 amMDW-DTW
1h 14mnonstop
$560Delta
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Mon, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 2
5:40 am - 10:40 amDTW-MDW
6h 00m1 stop
9:35 am - 11:45 amMDW-DTW
1h 10mnonstop
$570Southwest
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Fri, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 30
7:00 am - 7:20 amDTW-MDW
1h 20mnonstop
10:00 am - 12:10 pmMDW-DTW
1h 10mnonstop
$659Southwest
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Fri, Nov 22 - Fri, Nov 22
6:00 am - 6:35 amDTW-ORD
1h 35mnonstop
9:12 pm - 11:44 pmORD-DTW
1h 32mnonstop
$137United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 17 - Tue, Dec 24
4:45 pm - 5:01 pmDTW-MDW
1h 16mnonstop
5:51 pm - 8:10 pmMDW-DTW
1h 19mnonstop
$137Delta
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Tue, Dec 17 - Tue, Dec 24
4:15 pm - 4:40 pmDTW-ORD
1h 25mnonstop
6:55 am - 9:28 amORD-DTW
1h 33mnonstop
$142Delta
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Wed, Dec 25 - Mon, Jan 6
6:55 am - 7:15 amDTW-MDW
1h 20mnonstop
9:55 am - 12:05 pmMDW-DTW
1h 10mnonstop
$143Southwest
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Sat, Dec 14 - Wed, Dec 18
7:25 am - 8:05 amDTW-ORD
1h 40mnonstop
9:05 pm - 11:29 pmORD-DTW
1h 24mnonstop
$147United Airlines
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Fri, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 15
12:40 pm - 12:50 pmDTW-MDW
1h 10mnonstop
3:10 pm - 5:20 pmMDW-DTW
1h 10mnonstop
$148Southwest
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Tue, Dec 17 - Tue, Dec 17
8:40 pm - 9:15 pmDTW-ORD
1h 35mnonstop
6:55 am - 9:28 amORD-DTW
1h 33mnonstop
$148Delta
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Sat, Jan 11 - Mon, Jan 13
8:45 pm - 9:12 pmDTW-ORD
1h 27mnonstop
7:30 pm - 10:00 pmORD-DTW
1h 30mnonstop
$152Delta
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Sat, Dec 14 - Tue, Dec 17
6:35 am - 7:10 amDTW-ORD
1h 35mnonstop
8:39 pm - 11:26 pmORD-DTW
1h 47mnonstop
$153American Airlines
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Wed, Jan 1 - Mon, Jan 6
5:19 pm - 5:47 pmDTW-ORD
1h 28mnonstop
8:45 pm - 11:07 pmORD-DTW
1h 22mnonstop
$157American Airlines
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Sat, Jan 11 - Sun, Jan 12

American Airlines flights from Detroit to Chicago

Our best American Airlines deals on Detroit to Chicago flight tickets
American Airlines
Jan 1
DTW6:35 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 35m
ORD7:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 6
ORD8:39 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 47m
DTW11:26 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
American Airlines
Jan 11
DTW5:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 28m
ORD5:47 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 12
ORD8:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 22m
DTW11:07 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
American Airlines
Dec 31
DTW6:35 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 35m
ORD7:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 1
ORD8:18 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 35m
DTW10:53 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit to Chicago

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Detroit to Chicago flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Dec 14
DTW8:58 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 32m
1 stop
ORD5:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 18
ORD8:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 17m
1 stop
DTW8:31 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Spirit Airlines
Dec 13
DTW8:58 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 32m
1 stop
ORD5:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 17
ORD7:33 amChicago O'Hare Intl
10h 25m
1 stop
DTW6:58 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Spirit Airlines
Jan 11
DTW5:16 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 39m
1 stop
ORD10:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 13
ORD7:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 03m
1 stop
DTW2:23 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Chicago?

October. The cheapest time of year to fly to Chicago from Detroit is October. Most expensive is December

What is the cheapest day to depart Detroit for Chicago?

Saturday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Saturday. The most expensive is typically Monday

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Chicago?

In the evening. Detroit to Chicago flights are approximately 50% more expensive at noon than in the evening

What is the cheapest Detroit to Chicago flight route?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Chicago O'Hare Intl. Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl for the best Detroit - Chicago flight prices

How far in advance should you book Detroit to Chicago flights?

59 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Detroit to Chicago is approximately 59 days to departure

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

There are 2 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?

You could potentially save up to 21% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to Chicago flight.

How have Detroit to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2024, prices for Detroit to Chicago flights are approximately 32% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$54

Fastest flight time

1h 10m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $54. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $108.
The fastest flight from Detroit to Chicago takes 1h 10m
Direct flights go from Detroit to Chicago every day.
There are 2 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)

  • How far is Detroit to Chicago by plane?

    Detroit and Chicago are 236.5 mi apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 1h 10m.

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

    Prices for flights from Detroit to Chicago were last updated today.

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

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

    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.

  • 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.

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Best airlines flying from Detroit to Chicago

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $38Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,174 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $96Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,756 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $96Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,171 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $101Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
8.1
5,014 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Detroit to Chicago

    Across 18 Southwest flights from Detroit to Chicago this week, the average price was $218, with the best Southwest deals starting from $128 round-trip. 5,014 users have rated Southwest on momondo, with an average score of 8.1/10.

  • Delta Flights From Detroit to Chicago

    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 $237. Delta operates 53 flights to Chicago from Detroit in an average week. Users have rated it 8.0/10 across 8,756 reviews.


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