Cheap Flights from Detroit (DTT) to Chicago (CHI)

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Route information

Distance: 243 miles
Detroit airports
Detroit Metro (DTW)How far from city center: 17 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

Flights from Detroit

Detroit is the most densely inhabited city in the state of Michigan primarily known for its motor and music industries. Its airport, the Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is one of the most important hubs in the US connecting the Midwest and the neighboring city of Windsor in Canada. DTW is a modern facility boasting six runways and two terminals. It is ranked the 19th busiest in North America for passenger volume and operates to 140 destinations in and out of the US. Amenities at the airport include 120 shops and roughly 19,000 parking spaces in addition to lounges, restaurants and banking facilities.

Travelling to Detroit airport

To catch flights from Detroit to Chicago at DTW Airport, you have the choice of taking a taxi, rental car or luxury sedans. Public transportation is another option. Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) is the public bus service that goes to the DTW Airport. To get to the North Terminal from downtown, take Routes 125 and 280. Route 125 goes to McNamara Terminal from town. An alternative is to use the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority - often referred to as 'The Ride' – which connects the airport with several points in the Ann Arbor area including Washtenaw County.

Reaching Chicago

No two visits to Chicago are alike because there is always something new to see in the city. Think of a sprawling urban conurbation spread over 10,857 square miles. Gape at the magnificent and modern skyline dotted with bold and futuristic edifices. Take time to enjoy the art and collections displayed at the many museums. When it comes to food, Chicago's offerings cannot be surpassed, whether you enjoy a deep-dish pizza or a hot dog. All these result from a diverse culture of races that make up the DNA of the city inviting guests to savor each facet that makes it so special from dining and music to arts and history.

Getting to the city center

If you are flying in to Chicago, you will likely land at Chicago Midway International Airport or O'Hare International Airport. Midway is nearer to downtown Chicago and can be accessed by taking the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train. Take the Orange Line to go downtown with travel time around 20-25 minutes. You can also use PACE Suburban Buses (Routes 379, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386 and 390). From O'Hare, take the Blue Line of the CTA to reach the city center. Metra commuter trains connect passengers taking the rail from downtown's Union Station. Take the Airport Transit System (ATS) to get to the O'Hare Transfer Station. PACE Bus Routes 250 and 330 also service Chicagoland.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Detroit to Chicago

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 Detroit to Chicago, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Detroit to Chicago is $36. 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 Detroit to Chicago?
The most popular months to book a trip from Detroit to Chicago are May, June and August, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Detroit to Chicago?
The best time of the year to visit Chicago depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, June is the best month to fly to Chicago from Detroit in terms of searches from our customers, followed by May and August. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds April, January and October are the months with fewer searches for Detroit - Chicago.
How long does the flight from Detroit to Chicago take?
Flight length from Detroit to Chicago is around 01:27 hours on average, at an average distance of 375 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between Detroit and Chicago?

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

Spirit Airlines.

American Airlines.

Which airlines fly from Detroit to Chicago?

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

  • Skywest Airlines.
  • American Airlines.
  • United Airlines.

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