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$54+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — CHI
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago are usually found in September or October, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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$108
(Frontier)

One-way from

$54
(Frontier)
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/910:33 amDTW - MDW
1 stop7h 49mFrontier
Mon 12/1612:36 pmMDW - DTW
1 stop7h 21mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$108
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/148:58 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop9h 32mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/188:14 pmORD - DTW
1 stop11h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$115
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/910:34 amDTW - ORD
1 stop11h 36mFrontier
Mon 12/166:07 pmORD - DTW
1 stop12h 48mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$128
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/148:58 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop9h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/57:29 pmORD - DTW
1 stop11h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$136
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/177:55 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mDelta
Wed 12/188:35 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Deal found 11/19$137
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/174:45 pmDTW - MDW
Nonstop1h 16mDelta
Wed 12/189:30 amMDW - DTW
Nonstop1h 12mDelta
Deal found 11/19$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/146:55 amDTW - MDW
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Wed 12/189:55 amMDW - DTW
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$143
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/137:25 amDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/159:05 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$147
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/304:54 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/68:39 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$168
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/117:00 amDTW - ORD
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Wed 12/113:10 pmORD - DTW
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$231
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/85:37 pmDTW - RFD
1 stop15h 52mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/139:19 amRFD - DTW
1 stop13h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$314

Find flights from Detroit to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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DetroitChicago

DTW - MDW

DTWMDW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/9

10:33 am-5:22 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/16

12:36 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$108

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/14

8:58 pm-5:30 am

1 stop9h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/18

8:14 pm-8:31 am

1 stop11h 17m

$115

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/23

12:48 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop11h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/26

7:00 am-6:59 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$118

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/11

5:16 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/13

7:50 am-8:08 pm

1 stop11h 18m

$123

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/17

6:00 am-6:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/24

9:12 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$137

DetroitChicago

DTW - MDW

DTWMDW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/17

4:45 pm-5:01 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/18

9:30 am-11:42 am

Nonstop1h 12m

$137

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/25

4:15 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/6

6:55 am-9:28 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$142

DetroitChicago

DTW - MDW

DTWMDW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/14

6:55 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/18

9:55 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$143

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/1

6:35 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/6

8:39 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$153

DetroitChicago

DTW - MDW

DTWMDW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/10

10:33 am-5:52 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/12

7:00 am-1:02 pm

2 stops29h 02m

$188

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Chicago in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Chicago. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago (average of $232). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 44% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Chicago. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

The most flights from DTW to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (89 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Chicago, such as Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,174 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Chicago?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 17.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Detroit to Chicago. 5 airlines have flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 71 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $108 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Delta, starting at $115 and $137 round-trip. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $54. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago?

    The most popular flight routes from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago are Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Chicago Midway and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Chicago Greater Rockford.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: GoJet (100%), Republic Airways (98%), Austrian Airlines( 96%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago is generally $1,223, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $63. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $115 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago (average of $232). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Detroit to Chicago

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$38Average$81FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$96Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$96Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$101Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$128Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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