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$49+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Detroit (DTT)

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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — DTT
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$97
(Delta)

One-way from

$49
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$205

Good round-trip deal

$240 or less

Good one-way deal

$134 or less
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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 April 17, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/87:10 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 19mDelta
Mon 5/129:35 amDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/16$97
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/136:25 pmMDW - DTW
Nonstop1h 14mDelta
Tue 5/206:30 pmDTW - MDW
Nonstop1h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/17$97
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 5/1310:05 amMDW - DTW
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Tue 5/136:30 pmDTW - MDW
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$107
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/810:33 amORD - DTW
1 stop10h 09mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/95:18 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop7h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$136
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/144:00 pmORD - DTW
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Wed 5/216:45 amDTW - ORD
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$147
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Mon 5/129:05 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/156:00 amDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$157
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/126:20 amORD - DTW
1 stop7h 27mFrontier
Mon 5/193:52 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop8h 19mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/83:25 pmMDW - DTW
1 stop12h 35mFrontier
Mon 5/123:52 pmDTW - MDW
1 stop8h 55mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$160
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 5/132:55 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 23mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/203:35 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$177
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/164:35 pmORD - DTW
2 stops21h 47mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/2310:10 amDTW - ORD
1 stop27h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$222
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 6/2710:34 amMDW - DTW
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/296:55 amDTW - MDW
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$451

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Detroit 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Detroit that are best for you.

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ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

7:10 am-9:29 am

Nonstop1h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/12

9:35 am-9:51 am

Nonstop1h 16m

$97

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/13

6:25 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/14

8:25 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$97

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/13

4:20 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/14

7:45 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$107

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

10:33 am-9:42 pm

1 stop10h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/9

5:18 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 47m

$136

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

4:00 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/21

6:45 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$147

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

9:05 pm-11:37 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/15

6:00 am-6:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$157

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

6:20 am-2:47 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/19

3:52 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$160

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/8

3:25 pm-5:00 am

1 stop12h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/12

3:52 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$160

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

2:55 pm-5:18 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/20

3:35 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$177

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/16

4:35 pm-3:22 pm

2 stops21h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/23

10:10 am-12:27 pm

1 stop27h 17m

$222

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Detroit in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Detroit flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Detroit 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 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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Detroit

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Detroit. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Detroit is 51 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Detroit?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Chicago to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 DTT?

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 April 17, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Detroit 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 70% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Detroit flight should consider departing on Saturday 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 Chicago to Detroit

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 April 17, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to DTT are scheduled on a Thursday (105 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, 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 24.8 F).

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 April 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Chicago to Detroit have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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?

    If you book a flight to Detroit from Chicago, you will be flying to All airports, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit All airports (DTT) is located 0.6 mi from the center of Detroit. There are 82 flights from Chicago to All airports per day from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Detroit round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Detroit is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $97 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and Spirit Airlines, starting at $107 and $136 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Detroit for 56% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Detroit one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to Detroit are Delta ($49), Southwest ($59), and Spirit Airlines ($74).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Detroit?

    Consider Copa Airlines (97%), China Eastern (90%) or Emirates (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Detroit.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Detroit?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Detroit? While on average our users pay $664, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $63. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $97.

  • 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?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Chicago to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$37Average$69FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$99Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$118Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$127Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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