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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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — CHI
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
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 Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$136
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$54
(Trip.com)

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January

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September

Average price

$317
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/126:25 amDTW - ORD
1 stop7h 12mSpirit Airlines
Thu 2/1312:48 pmORD - DTW
1 stop6h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$136
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 2/38:47 amDTW - ORD
1 stop8h 36mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/47:00 amORD - DTW
1 stop6h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$138
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 2/212:48 pmDTW - MDW
1 stop10h 34mFrontier
Mon 2/37:15 amMDW - DTW
1 stop11h 59mFrontier
Deal found 1/19$140
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 4/12:43 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop10h 32mFrontier
Tue 4/84:26 pmORD - DTW
1 stop11h 07mFrontier
Deal found 1/19$149
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/228:40 amDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 36mDelta
Sat 2/222:05 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 28mDelta
Deal found 1/20$213
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/228:25 amDTW - MDW
Nonstop1h 26mDelta
Sat 2/225:05 pmMDW - DTW
Nonstop1h 16mDelta
Deal found 1/20$213
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/38:00 amDTW - ORD
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/31:16 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$234
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/122:20 pmDTW - MDW
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Sat 2/153:10 pmMDW - DTW
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 1/19$253
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Fri 2/146:00 amDTW - ORD
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Sat 2/224:20 pmORD - DTW
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 1/19$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/196:05 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/265:50 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$304
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/1311:05 amDTW - ORD
1 stop9h 06mSun Country Air
Sun 6/158:10 pmORD - DTW
1 stop11h 55mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/20$307

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/12

6:25 am-12:37 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/13

12:48 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$136

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/3

8:47 am-4:23 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/4

7:00 am-2:58 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$138

DetroitChicago

DTW - MDW

DTWMDW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/2

12:48 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/3

7:15 am-8:14 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$140

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/1

2:43 pm-12:15 am

1 stop10h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

4:26 pm-4:33 am

1 stop11h 07m

$149

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/22

8:40 am-9:16 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/22

2:05 pm-4:33 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$213

DetroitChicago

DTW - MDW

DTWMDW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/22

8:25 am-8:51 am

Nonstop1h 26m

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/22

5:05 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$213

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/5

9:52 am-7:22 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/5

8:45 pm-11:07 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$219

DetroitChicago

DTW - MDW

DTWMDW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/12

2:20 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/15

3:10 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$253

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/14

6:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/22

4:20 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$277

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/19

6:05 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/26

5:50 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$304

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 January 17, 2025.

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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 January 21, 2025.

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 50% 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 December 16, 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from DTW to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (83 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (62 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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Chicago, such as Spirit Airlines, Frontier and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,201 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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 72 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 Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $136 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Delta, starting at $140 and $213 round-trip. These flights start at 32% 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 Southwest, 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: KLM (86%), SWISS (85%), Emirates( 83%).

  • 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 $1,242, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $115. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $116 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$38Average$81FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$96Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$96Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$103Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$128Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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