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Flying Time1 h and 29 mWhen flying from Chicago to Detroit, this can take around 1 h and 29 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight$38The best price for flights from Chicago to Detroit offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Departure AirportO'hare International AirportO'hare International Airport is where you'll take off when flying from Chicago to Detroit

Arrival AirportDetroit MetroYou'll land at Detroit Metro when flying from Chicago to Detroit

Peak seasonJuneJune is the busiest time to fly from Chicago to Detroit according to search data results from our customers

Airlines operating this routeAmerican AirlinesAirline(s) that fly from Chicago to Detroit

Best time to bookMayMay is one of the most frequent times to fly to Detroit from Chicago according to real data from our customers

Route information

Distance: 243 miles

Chicago airports

O'hare International Airport (ORD)How far from city center: 14 miles

Midway Airport (MDW)How far from city center: 4 miles

Detroit airports

Detroit Metro (DTW)How far from city center: 17 miles

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Chicago to Detroit

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!

For flights from Chicago to Detroit, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Chicago to Detroit is $38. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Chicago to Detroit?

The most popular months to book a trip from Chicago to Detroit are May, September and March, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Chicago to Detroit?

The best time of the year to visit Detroit depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, June is the best month to fly to Detroit from Chicago in terms of searches from our customers, followed by May and October. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds April, November and July are the months with fewer searches for Chicago - Detroit.

How long does the flight from Chicago to Detroit take?

Flight length from Chicago to Detroit is around 01:29 hours on average, at an average distance of 377 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Chicago and Detroit?

The main route from Chicago to Detroit is: O'hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit Metro (DTW). The following airlines fly this route:

Spirit Airlines.

American Airlines.

Which airlines fly from Chicago to Detroit?

The airlines that fly non-stop from Chicago to Detroit are:

American Airlines.
Delta Air Lines.
United Airlines.

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