How many flights from Chicago to Detroit are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 29.5% of flights from Chicago to Detroit were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, a notable portion of routes involve connections.

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Detroit?

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Detroit has a median duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes. This route covers an approximate distance of 376 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 9 hours and 40 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for Chicago to Detroit flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Chicago to Detroit are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and new offers appear regularly for this route. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to capture these opportunities as they arise. Monitoring prices over a 30-day window can help travelers secure more favorable fares.

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Chicago to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Detroit

For cheap flights from Chicago to Detroit, fares typically range from $247–$522, with a median of $357. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. Only about 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals can be competitive.

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

A typical journey from Chicago to Detroit takes about 1h 30m. This route is primarily served by connecting flights, as most itineraries connect at least once. For those itineraries that include connections, the median number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between Chicago and Detroit is approximately 376 kilometers. This makes it a short-haul route, ideal for quick trips.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Detroit

Regular price: $135 - $290

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

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Detroit is between $135 and $290. The current lowest deal is $145 with Frontier Airlines, valid for travel from Sep 11-Sep 29.

now $145

Low $135

High $290

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Detroit

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Detroit is October, with a median price of $131. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $1164. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $131

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,164

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Detroit

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Detroit

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Detroit

Chicago (MDW) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$536

$332

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Detroit

Chicago (MDW) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$417

$316

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Detroit

Chicago (MDW) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$518

$323

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Detroit

Chicago (MDW) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$531

$372

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Detroit

Chicago (ORD) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$393

$297

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Detroit

Chicago (ORD) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$310

$279

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 14

$518 → $292

44%

2 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 14

$510 → $295

42%

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$493 → $312

37%

7 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 19

$403 → $278

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Detroit

Chicago - Detroit route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Detroit are near the typical level of $357.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $131

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Detroit, with a median price of $131.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 30m

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Detroit takes 1 hour and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 70.5% of recent deals, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights

Deutsche Luft Hansa is one airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Chicago to Detroit appear frequently, with many deals in the last 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Cheapest

Chicago Midway International is a convenient option for flights from Chicago to Detroit, often offering competitive prices.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$177

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International provides an alternative departure point for flights from Chicago to Detroit.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$202

O Hare International (ORD)

O Hare International is a major hub for flights from Chicago to Detroit, offering many travel choices.

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

💸 Flights from ~$177

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$176

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Bishop International (FNT)

Bishop International can be a useful alternative, especially to avoid congestion and higher parking costs at DTW.

📍 ~100 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$241

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Nov 23

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Detroit, United States

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$1,902

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Detroit, United States

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$3,582

$1,946

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From ORD

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Nov 23

Detroit, United States

67% AI deal score

$3,508

$1,969

Save $1,539

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Nov 23

Detroit, United States

67% AI deal score

$3,560

$1,973

Save $1,587

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ORD

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Nov 23

Detroit, United States

66% AI deal score

$3,529

$1,984

Save $1,545

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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From ORD

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Nov 20

Detroit, United States

66% AI deal score

$3,516

$2,028

Save $1,488

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Dec 10

Detroit, United States

66% AI deal score

$458

$383

Save $75

United Airlines

Business Class

From ORD

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Oct 03

Detroit, United States

50% AI deal score

$447

$383

Save $64

United Airlines

Business Class

From ORD

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Oct 15

Detroit, United States

49% AI deal score

$445

$383

Save $62

United Airlines

Business Class

From ORD

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Aug 12

Detroit, United States

47% AI deal score

$3,407

$2,871

Save $536

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Chicago to Detroit is 60+ days before departure. Prices for these tickets average around $318 when booked within this window. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure typically sees average prices rise significantly to $914. For those planning 28-59 days ahead, the average price is around $552, indicating a clear benefit to booking further in advance.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Detroit is considered to be $247 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $357. Prices can go higher, with 75% of deals observed at $522 or less. Therefore, if you find a fare at or below $247, it represents a strong value for this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Detroit include October, with a median price of $131, and February, with a median price of $148. June also shows a relatively low median price of $176. The annual median price for this route, based on a 270-day window, is $357, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Chicago to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Detroit

The distance between Chicago and Detroit is approximately 376 kilometers. This makes it a short-haul route, ideal for quick trips.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Detroit

Regular price: $135 - $290

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

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Detroit is between $135 and $290. The current lowest deal is $145 with Frontier Airlines, valid for travel from Sep 11-Sep 29.

now $145

Low $135

High $290

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Detroit

October

Cheapest

Flights from $131

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,164

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Detroit

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Detroit

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Detroit

Chicago (MDW) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$536

$332

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Detroit

Chicago (MDW) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$417

$316

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Detroit

Chicago (MDW) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$518

$323

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Detroit

Chicago (MDW) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$531

$372

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Detroit

Chicago (ORD) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$393

$297

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Detroit

Chicago (ORD) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$310

$279

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 14

$518 → $292

44%

2 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 14

$510 → $295

42%

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$493 → $312

37%

7 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 19

$403 → $278

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Detroit

Chicago - Detroit route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Detroit are near the typical level of $357.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $131

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Detroit, with a median price of $131.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 30m

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Detroit takes 1 hour and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 70.5% of recent deals, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights

Deutsche Luft Hansa is one airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Chicago to Detroit appear frequently, with many deals in the last 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Cheapest

Chicago Midway International is a convenient option for flights from Chicago to Detroit, often offering competitive prices.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$177

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International provides an alternative departure point for flights from Chicago to Detroit.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$202

O Hare International (ORD)

O Hare International is a major hub for flights from Chicago to Detroit, offering many travel choices.

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

💸 Flights from ~$177

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$176

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Bishop International (FNT)

Bishop International can be a useful alternative, especially to avoid congestion and higher parking costs at DTW.

Detroit, United States

47% AI deal score

$3,407

$2,871

Save $536

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Detroit

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Detroit

Chicago to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Detroit

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Detroit

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Detroit

Direct flights from Chicago to Detroit

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Detroit

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Detroit

Chicago - Detroit route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

October is historically cheapest at $131

Direct flights average 1h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Chicago main airports to depart from

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Detroit

Best Elite deals to Detroit

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Nov 23

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

When should I buy Chicago to Detroit tickets?

How do I know if a Chicago to Detroit flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Chicago to Detroit?

How many flights from Chicago to Detroit are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Detroit?

Should I set a price alert for Chicago to Detroit flights?

Related routes

More routes from Chicago

Flights to Detroit from other cities

Chicago to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Detroit

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Detroit

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Detroit

Direct flights from Chicago to Detroit

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Detroit

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Detroit

Chicago - Detroit route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

October is historically cheapest at $131

Direct flights average 1h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Chicago main airports to depart from

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Detroit

Best Elite deals to Detroit

Nov 23

Nov 23

Nov 20

Nov 20

Nov 23

Nov 23

Nov 23

Nov 20

Dec 10

Oct 03

Oct 15

Aug 12

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

When should I buy Chicago to Detroit tickets?

How do I know if a Chicago to Detroit flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Chicago to Detroit?