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August 12 - August 19

Cheapest

Earliest

ORD - Detroit

$106

$177

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September 23 - September 30

Cheapest

ORD - Detroit

$123

$177

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August 19 - August 26

MDW - Detroit

$130

$178

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September 22 - September 29

MDW - Detroit

$132

$178

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September 1 - September 8

MDW - Detroit

$121

$178

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November 17 - November 18

MDW - Detroit

$141

$178

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September 28 - September 30

ORD - Detroit

$221

$179

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September 15 - September 30

MDW - Detroit

$207

$188

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September 22 - September 30

Best

MDW - Detroit

$235

$188

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August 19 - September 1

ORD - Detroit

$168

$188

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Insights for flights from Chicago to Detroit

For cheap flights from Chicago to Detroit, fares typically range from $128–$765, with a median of $187. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Detroit, October stands out with a median fare of $131. February is also a more affordable option, with a median fare of $148. Travelers can also find competitive prices in June, where the median fare is $176.

A typical journey from Chicago to Detroit takes about 1h 39m, including connections. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 376 km.

Regarding direct flights from Chicago to Detroit, 64.9% of itineraries are non-stop. For the remaining itineraries, which include connections, the median number of stopovers is 4.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Detroit

Regular price: $82 - $208

Prices for flights from Chicago to Detroit are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $82 and $208. The current lowest deal is $177 with Deutsche Luft Hansa, for travel from August 12 to August 19.

now $177

Low $82

High $208

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Detroit

Flights from Chicago to Detroit are cheapest in October, with a median price of $131. The most expensive month to fly is August, with a median price of $635. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $131

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $635

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Direct flights from Chicago to Detroit

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Detroit

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Detroit

Chicago (MDW) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$326

$284

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Detroit

Chicago (MDW) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$389

$302

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Detroit

Chicago (MDW) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$389

$387

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Detroit

Chicago (MDW) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$366

$318

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Detroit

Chicago (MDW) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$335

$293

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Detroit

Chicago (MDW) - Detroit (DTW)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$169

$231

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Detroit

2 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 21

$389 → $302

22%

4 nights

Jul 10 - Jul 14

$297 → $236

21%

3 nights

Jul 10 - Jul 13

$297 → $242

19%

2 nights

Jul 16 - Jul 18

$294 → $242

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Detroit

Chicago - Detroit route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Chicago to Detroit are above the typical level, with a median of $187.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $131

Historically, October offers the lowest median prices at $131 for Chicago to Detroit flights.

⏱️ Flight duration

1h 39m is the typical direct flight time

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Detroit is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals, with 1+ per day

Deals for flights from Chicago to Detroit are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights

Deutsche Luft Hansa has offered direct flights from Chicago to Detroit in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider connecting flights for more options

Connecting flights are common, representing 35.1% of deals, with a median of 4 stopovers.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

Depart from O Hare International for flights to Detroit, often with competitive pricing.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$177

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International offers another option for your journey from Chicago to Detroit.

📍 ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$178

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Consider Chicago Rockford International for an alternative departure point to Detroit.

📍 ~120 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$216

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Chicago to Detroit.

📍 ~35 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$177

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cheapest

Cleveland Hopkins International is a major international airport offering a full range of cabin classes for diverse routes.

📍 ~135 km from Detroit (reachable by car, subject to interstate traffic).

💸 Flights from ~$109

Bishop International (FNT)

Bishop International offers good domestic connectivity and easier parking with shorter security wait times.

📍 ~90 km from Detroit (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$239

Windsor International (YQG)

Windsor International is geographically the closest airport to downtown Detroit, ideal for flights within Canada.

📍 ~10 km from Detroit (reachable by car, requires international border crossing).

💸 Flights from ~$572

Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)

Gerald R. Ford International is a significant regional airport with diverse airline representation and premium options.

📍 ~200 km from Detroit (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$157

Capital Region International (LAN)

Capital Region International is an alternative for domestic regional connections, especially for Detroit's western suburbs.

📍 ~140 km from Detroit (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$239

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Detroit

Detroit, United States

33% AI deal score

$3,513

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Chicago to Detroit is 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price was $318. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, tickets bought 28-59 days out had an average price of $552, while those purchased within 0-6 days of departure averaged $914.

A flight from Chicago to Detroit is typically considered a good deal if the price is at or below $128. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route over the same period was $187, with 75% of prices falling below $765.

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Detroit, with a median price of $131. February also offers lower prices, with a median of $148. The annual median price for this route is $187, with June being the most expensive month at a median of $176.

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