O'Hare Intl

$51+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — ORD
Oct 11 — Oct 181
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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

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$101
(Delta)

One-way from

$51
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$133

Good round-trip deal

$346 or less

Good one-way deal

$176 or less
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 10/411:00 amDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/112:25 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$101
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Sat 10/188:00 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Wed 10/228:55 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 21mDelta
Deal found 9/9$108
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Sat 10/49:15 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 19mDelta
Mon 10/610:30 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Deal found 9/11$115
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Sat 10/46:45 amDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/67:35 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$116
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Fri 10/106:00 amDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/115:50 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$117
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/303:02 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/112:23 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$122
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sat 10/112:13 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/138:01 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$126
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 10/309:20 amDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Thu 12/182:32 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 28mDelta
Deal found 9/9$129
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Thu 10/167:30 amDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 20mDelta
Sun 10/197:10 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 19mDelta
Deal found 9/10$131
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Fri 10/249:20 amDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Sun 10/267:10 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 19mDelta
Deal found 9/11$133
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3110:37 amDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/29:15 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$134
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Fri 10/106:00 amDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/219:05 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$135

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
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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Detroit

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O'Hare Intl

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DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/18

3:50 pm-4:11 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

8:55 am-11:16 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$101

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

6:00 am-6:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/7

5:50 pm-8:26 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$101

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

9:15 pm-9:34 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

10:30 am-12:53 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$101

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

11:00 am-11:33 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

2:25 pm-4:51 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$101

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/30

8:00 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

7:10 am-9:29 am

Nonstop1h 19m

$115

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

9:15 pm-9:34 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/6

10:30 am-12:53 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$115

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/15

7:30 am-7:50 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

7:10 am-9:29 am

Nonstop1h 19m

$115

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/10

6:00 am-6:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

9:05 pm-11:41 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$117

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/18

7:00 am-7:27 am

Nonstop1h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

8:01 pm-10:28 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$117

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/15

9:20 am-9:43 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$51

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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.

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.

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.

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
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Ramsey Qubein

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Expert on ORD

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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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Expert on DTW

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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 August 29, 2025.

Booking 61 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 September 11, 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 43% 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 September 7, 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.

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 September 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 54 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in about 1h 21m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 234 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $38, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $96 and $97, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 83% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Consider SWISS (82%), Republic Airways (82%) or Copa Airlines (81%) 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 $1,225 for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $58 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $101.

  • 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Detroit to O'Hare Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$38Average$91FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$96Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$97Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$102Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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