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$49+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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DTW — ORD
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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Round-trip from

$122
(Southwest)

One-way from

$49
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$224

Good round-trip deal

$427 or less

Good one-way deal

$211 or less
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/85:40 amDTW - ORD
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
mié. 9/101:50 pmORD - DTW
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$122
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/2712:15 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 24mDelta
lun. 9/297:00 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 27mDelta
Deal found 6/10$124
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/810:04 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop10h 00mSpirit Airlines
mar. 7/156:02 pmORD - DTW
1 stop15h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$136
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/96:00 amDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
lun. 10/139:05 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$157
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mar. 8/57:15 amDTW - ORD
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
mié. 8/66:45 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$174
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vie. 7/410:33 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop11h 37mMultiple Airlines
dom. 7/66:45 amORD - DTW
1 stop26h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$233
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vie. 6/1311:41 amDTW - ORD
1 stop13h 18mFrontier
mié. 6/185:01 amORD - DTW
1 stop5h 22mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$240

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 9/8

5:40 am-12:45 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 9/10

1:50 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$122

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 8/30

8:00 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 9/1

11:05 am-1:24 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$124

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 7/8

10:04 pm-7:04 am

1 stop10h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 7/15

6:02 pm-10:41 am

1 stop15h 39m

$136

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 8/11

7:14 am-7:42 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 8/15

9:25 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$155

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 8/5

7:15 am-2:15 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 8/6

6:45 am-9:12 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$174

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 7/4

10:33 pm-9:10 am

1 stop11h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 7/6

6:45 am-10:31 am

1 stop26h 46m

$233

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 6/16

11:41 am-11:59 pm

1 stop13h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 6/18

5:01 am-11:23 am

1 stop5h 22m

$240

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 8/13

12:25 pm-12:45 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$49

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 9/2

5:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 00m

$59

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 7/8

10:04 pm-7:04 am

1 stop10h 00m

$60

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The best insider tips for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip
Airlines
British Airways

BA's Executive Club offers Avios for upgrades, enhancing travel experience.


BA's seat selection is free for mid-tier status holders, even in economy.

Read more about British Airwaysby Gabriel Leigh
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, ideal for short flights.


Use Spirit's self-service bag drop for quick check-in and avoid counter fees.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, ideal for comfort on short flights.


United's MileagePlus allows pooling miles for shared ticket purchases.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Airports
DTW

Security lines at DTW are short, typically under 10 minutes at McNamara Terminal, making it easy to catch early flights to ORD.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
ORD

For a quick city transfer from ORD, consider taking the 'L' train to avoid traffic delays common with taxis and rideshares.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on British Airways

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on DTW

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to O'Hare Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to O'Hare Intl from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 58% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to O'Hare Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

The most flights from DTW to ORD are scheduled on a Thursday (91 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated junio 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Detroit to Chicago to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,925 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to O'Hare Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    If you book a flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl from Detroit, you will be flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is located 17.3 mi from the center of Detroit. There are 68 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $122, Southwest will fly you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Spirit Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $124 and $136, respectively. Users have found that Southwest is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $49 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $59 and Spirit Airlines from $60 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Consider Copa Airlines (98%), ANA (92%) or SWISS (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,109 for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $105 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $97.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$38Average$81FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$97Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$97Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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