Detroit

$59+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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CHI — DTW
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Thu 12/257:00 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 28mDelta
Thu 12/254:54 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 28mDelta
Deal found 12/9$175
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/259:29 amMDW - DTW
Nonstop1h 14mDelta
Wed 12/315:07 pmDTW - MDW
Nonstop1h 19mDelta
Deal found 12/10$175
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/253:45 pmMDW - DTW
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Wed 12/315:40 amDTW - MDW
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$206
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/185:25 amORD - DTW
1 stop4h 55mFrontier
Mon 12/226:25 amDTW - ORD
1 stop7h 09mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$208
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:25 amORD - DTW
1 stop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/78:45 amDTW - ORD
1 stop9h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$210
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Thu 12/185:25 amORD - DTW
1 stop4h 55mFrontier
Sun 12/2112:20 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop12h 52mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$212
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/251:30 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/3110:10 amDTW - ORD
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$215
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Thu 12/185:25 amORD - DTW
1 stop4h 55mFrontier
Sun 1/185:59 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop5h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$222
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/259:34 amORD - DTW
1 stop13h 17mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/319:28 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop12h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/10$228
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/241:30 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/3110:10 amDTW - ORD
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$236
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:25 amORD - DTW
1 stop4h 55mFrontier
Thu 1/110:49 amDTW - ORD
1 stop8h 44mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$238
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/186:12 amMDW - DTW
1 stop10h 57mFrontier
Sun 12/2112:20 pmDTW - MDW
1 stop10h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$238

Find flight deals from Chicago to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Detroit (DTW). 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$146
(Delta)

One-way from

$59
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$277

Good round-trip deal

$246 or less

Good one-way deal

$128 or less
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From Chicago (CHI) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Detroit

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ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/1

7:55 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/7

5:30 am-6:13 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$146

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/19

9:45 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/21

5:50 am-9:30 am

1 stop4h 40m

$154

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/6

5:15 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

6:30 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$154

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

8:27 pm-10:46 am

1 stop13h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

5:20 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$162

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

1:58 pm-4:26 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/24

12:40 pm-1:08 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$171

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

6:50 am-9:22 am

Nonstop1h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/13

8:38 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$171

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

11:05 am-1:27 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

4:59 pm-5:26 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$171

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

11:05 am-1:27 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/17

8:38 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$171

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

6:50 am-9:22 am

Nonstop1h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/17

12:40 pm-1:08 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$171

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

6:50 am-9:22 am

Nonstop1h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/26

8:38 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$171

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Detroit in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 Chicago-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Chicago-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Chicago to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $80). Flying from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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 CHI to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 53% on flights from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Detroit. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Detroit. 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 December 12, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to DTW are scheduled on a Thursday (83 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 on average).

How often are flights from Chicago to Detroit delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Chicago and Detroit have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 119 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Detroit flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Detroit flights?

Over the last year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
Airports
ORD

At ORD, avoid long walks by knowing your terminal in advance. Use the free shuttle train between terminals if needed.

MDW

For a quick check-in at MDW, use the indoor bridge to reach gates after security, reducing congestion and security queues.

DTW

Use the FAST bus from DTW for a quicker, 1-hour trip to downtown Detroit, departing every half hour.

Our travel experts
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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD and MDW

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on DTW

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Detroit. 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 into for flights to Detroit from Chicago?

    Most people fly into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) if they book a flight to Detroit from Chicago. On average, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County has 66 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 5 airlines. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is conveniently located just 17.3 mi from Detroit’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    United Airlines, Southwest, and Frontier can get you from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in just under 1h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 09m. Airlines will cover a distance of 227 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($91), United Airlines ($97), and Southwest ($97) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Delta is 67% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $46 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $50 and American Airlines from $68 one-way.

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

    Consider Endeavor Airlines (87%), Envoy Air (84%) or Republic Airways (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $771 for a flight from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $58 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $117.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Detroit 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 Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $80). Flying from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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 Chicago to Detroit

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Detroit. 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$91Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$97Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$112Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$144Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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