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Cheap flights Detroit — Chicago

from $91 381 km ~57m 7 flights found 2 airlines cheapest on Monday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $91 on 16.11.2026
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Cheapest flights found
16 Nov 2026, Mon
American Airlines AA 5003
14:42
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
16:30
ORD O'Hare International Airport
1h 48m Direct
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15 Nov 2026, Sun
American Airlines AA 6486
00:37
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
02:29
ORD O'Hare International Airport
1h 52m Direct
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15 Nov 2026, Sun
Frontier Airlines F9 2022
23:01
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
03:17
ORD O'Hare International Airport
4h 16m 1 stop
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15 Nov 2026, Sun
American Airlines AA 3546
18:23
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
20:00
ORD O'Hare International Airport
1h 37m Direct
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Route characteristics
Distance
381 km
Flight time
57m
Time difference
-1h
Minimum price
from $91 (16.11.2026)
Average price
$93
Maximum price
$94
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Monday
Departure airports (1)
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Arrival airports (1)
ORD O'Hare International Airport
Airlines (2)
AA American Airlines F9 Frontier Airlines
Agencies (2)
Tickets Farera
Prices by day of week
Airlines — cheapest prices 2
American Airlines
American Airlines
6 flights · 5 days
$91
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$165
Where to buy tickets 2
Tickets
3 tickets · 3 days
from $91
Farera
4 tickets · 3 days
from $115
Airports

From — Detroit (1)

  • DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

To — Chicago (1)

  • ORD O'Hare International Airport
Other destinations from Detroit
Frequently asked questions about the route Detroit — Chicago
How long is the flight from Detroit to Chicago?
Approximate flight time — 57m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Detroit to Chicago?
The straight-line distance — 381 km.
How much do flights from Detroit to Chicago cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $91 on 16.11.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $93. Range: $91 — $94.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Chicago?
The difference — -1h.
From which airports does Detroit operate flights?
From Detroit: DTW (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport).
To which airports in Chicago do flights arrive?
To Chicago: ORD (O'Hare International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 2 airlines: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $91. Total direct flights found: 3.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Monday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Detroit — Chicago

Flights Detroit — Chicago is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 381 km. Flight time 57m. Time difference -1h.

From Detroit (DTW) flights depart from 1 airport: DTW. To Chicago (ORD) — 1 arrival airport: ORD.

2 airlines operate on this route: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $91 (16.11.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $93, ranging from $91 to $94. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Monday.

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