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 included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant portion of the available flights on this route involve at least one connection.

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

Direct flights from Chicago to Detroit typically have 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.

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

Historically, deals for flights from Chicago to Detroit have been frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations are common, and setting a price alert could be beneficial. Monitoring prices can help travelers identify opportune moments to book their tickets.

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2026-10-15 – 2026-10-28
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Chicago to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Detroit

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Chicago to Detroit, fares typically range from $247–$522, with a median of $357. Right now, current fares are near the typical level. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly discounted tickets might require some flexibility.

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

A typical journey from Chicago to Detroit takes about 1h 30m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with only 29.5% of recent fares being direct flights from Chicago to Detroit. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is 2, which can significantly extend the overall travel time.

The route from Chicago to Detroit covers a distance of 376 kilometers. This makes it a short-haul flight, meaning you can expect a relatively quick journey between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Detroit

Regular price: $193 - $278

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

The regular price range for this route is $193 to $278. The current lowest deal is $145 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Oct 15-Oct 28.

now $145

Low $193

High $278

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

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Detroit

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Detroit

Chicago (ORD) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$379

$388

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Detroit

Chicago (ORD) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$355

$336

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Detroit

Chicago (ORD) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$236

$278

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Detroit

Chicago (MDW) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$283

$268

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Detroit

Chicago (ORD) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$242

$277

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Detroit

Chicago (ORD) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$240

$248

One-way

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

13 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 28

$229 → $146

36%

6 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 21

$258 → $185

28%

2 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 9

$245 → $191

22%

1 night

Sep 18 - Sep 19

$363 → $319

12%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Detroit

Chicago - Detroit route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for Chicago to Detroit are near the typical level, with a median price of $357.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, October has the lowest median price at $131, followed by February at $148.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 30m.

Direct flights from Chicago to Detroit typically take 1 hour and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Only 29.5% of recent flights are direct, making connecting options more frequent.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights.

Southwest Airlines is one carrier providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Chicago to Detroit appear frequently, typically within 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 public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$178

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International offers an alternative departure point for flights from the wider Chicago area to Detroit.

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

💸 Flights from ~$183

O Hare International (ORD)

O Hare International is a major hub providing many flight options for your journey from Chicago to Detroit.

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

💸 Flights from ~$217

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights to the Detroit area.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$177

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Bishop International (FNT)

Bishop International Airport (FNT) is a useful alternative for travelers seeking to avoid congestion at Detroit Metropolitan.

📍 ~95 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$268

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Nov 27

Detroit, United States

65% AI deal score

$3,489

$2,133

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From ORD

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Nov 27

Detroit, United States

65% AI deal score

$3,539

$2,161

Save $1,378

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Nov 27

Detroit, United States

50% AI deal score

$3,433

$2,131

Save $1,302

Aeroméxico, +1

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From ORD

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Nov 27

Detroit, United States

50% AI deal score

$3,413

$2,131

Save $1,282

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 27

Detroit, United States

50% AI deal score

$3,425

$2,160

Save $1,265

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 17

Detroit, United States

49% AI deal score

$3,306

$2,334

Save $972

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Nov 09

Detroit, United States

48% AI deal score

$3,258

$2,334

Save $924

Aeroméxico, +1

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From ORD

Elite

Nov 29

Detroit, United States

47% AI deal score

$3,466

$2,630

Save $836

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 17

Detroit, United States

47% AI deal score

$3,367

$2,636

Save $731

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Oct 13

Detroit, United States

47% AI deal score

$437

$406

Save $31

United Airlines

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Oct 14

Detroit, United States

46% AI deal score

$432

$406

Save $26

United Airlines

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Dec 08

Detroit, United States

43% AI deal score

$2,095

$2,078

Save $17

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Chicago to Detroit is typically 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $318. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $552. For those booking within 0-6 days of travel, the average price can rise significantly to $914.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Chicago to Detroit is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $247. The median price for this route over the trailing 90 days was $357. Prices above $522 are typically in the more expensive range 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 showed a relatively low median price of $176. The annual median price for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days, was $357.

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Chicago to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Detroit

The route from Chicago to Detroit covers a distance of 376 kilometers. This makes it a short-haul flight, meaning you can expect a relatively quick journey between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Detroit

Regular price: $193 - $278

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

The regular price range for this route is $193 to $278. The current lowest deal is $145 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Oct 15-Oct 28.

now $145

Low $193

High $278

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

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Detroit

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Detroit

Chicago (ORD) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$379

$388

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Detroit

Chicago (ORD) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$355

$336

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Detroit

Chicago (ORD) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$236

$278

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Detroit

Chicago (MDW) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$283

$268

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Detroit

Chicago (ORD) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$242

$277

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Detroit

Chicago (ORD) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$240

$248

One-way

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

13 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 28

$229 → $146

36%

6 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 21

$258 → $185

28%

2 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 9

$245 → $191

22%

1 night

Sep 18 - Sep 19

$363 → $319

12%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Detroit

Chicago - Detroit route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for Chicago to Detroit are near the typical level, with a median price of $357.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, October has the lowest median price at $131, followed by February at $148.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 30m.

Direct flights from Chicago to Detroit typically take 1 hour and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Only 29.5% of recent flights are direct, making connecting options more frequent.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights.

Southwest Airlines is one carrier providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Chicago to Detroit appear frequently, typically within 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 public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$178

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International offers an alternative departure point for flights from the wider Chicago area to Detroit.

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

💸 Flights from ~$183

O Hare International (ORD)

O Hare International is a major hub providing many flight options for your journey from Chicago to Detroit.

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

💸 Flights from ~$217

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights to the Detroit area.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$177

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Bishop International (FNT)

Bishop International Airport (FNT) is a useful alternative for travelers seeking to avoid congestion at Detroit Metropolitan.

Detroit, United States

43% AI deal score

$2,095

$2,078

Save $17

Air Canada, +1

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 offers the lowest median prices.

Direct flights take 1h 30m.

Connecting flights are more common.

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

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 27

Nov 27

Nov 27

Nov 27

Nov 27

Nov 17

Nov 09

Nov 29

Nov 17

Oct 13

Oct 14

Dec 08

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 offers the lowest median prices.

Direct flights take 1h 30m.

Connecting flights are more common.

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

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 27

Nov 27

Nov 27

Nov 27

Nov 27

Nov 17

Nov 09

Nov 29

Nov 17

Oct 13

Oct 14

Dec 08

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?