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Cheap flights Chicago — Detroit

381 km ~57m 8 flights found 2 airlines cheapest on Monday
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Route characteristics
Distance
381 km
Flight time
57m
Time difference
+1h
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Monday
Departure airports (1)
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Airlines (2)
F9 Frontier Airlines WN Southwest Airlines
Agencies (2)
Farera Trip.com
Airlines — cheapest prices 2
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Low-cost 2 flights · 2 days
$172
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Low-cost 6 flights · 5 days
$228
Where to buy tickets 2
Farera
7 tickets · 5 days
from $172
Trip.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $269
Airports

From — Chicago (1)

  • MDW Chicago Midway International Airport

To — Detroit (1)

  • DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Chicago — Detroit
How long is the flight from Chicago to Detroit?
Approximate flight time — 57m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Chicago to Detroit?
The straight-line distance — 381 km.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Detroit?
The difference — +1h.
From which airports does Chicago operate flights?
From Chicago: MDW (Chicago Midway International Airport).
To which airports in Detroit do flights arrive?
To Detroit: DTW (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 2 airlines: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
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?
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About the route Chicago — Detroit

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

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

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

Cheapest day to fly — Monday.

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