Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Chicago (CHI) from $40

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
DTT — CHI
Oct 3 — Oct 101

The best prices from Detroit All airports to Chicago are usually found in February or January, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Detroit (DTT) to Chicago (CHI)

All the information you need to plan the best DTT to CHI flight in 2023: compare Detroit to Chicago flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chicago.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$207

One-way from

$65
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 13% potential price drop
From Detroit (DTT) to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Chicago (CHI)

DTT - CHI

Price

$207 - $364

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

CHI

Rainfall

1.7 - 4.9 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit to Chicago?

Users have found that leaving on a Tuesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 55% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit to Chicago?

Find a great deal and save up to 53% by booking at least 30 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Detroit to Chicago within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $291.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Chicago?

February can be a great time to fly to Chicago from Detroit with a flight ticket averaging about $251. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $80. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Chicago (DTT - CHI)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit to Chicago in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Detroit to Chicago

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One-way flights to Chicago from Detroit

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Price

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/16

1 stop13h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/18

1 stop6h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/25

1 stop14h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/27

1 stop10h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyChicago Midway

DTW - MDW

DTWMDW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/25

1 stop10h 44m

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/1

1 stop5h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyChicago Midway

DTW - MDW

DTWMDW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/17

1 stop5h 32m

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/18

1 stop7h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/24

1 stop15h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/31

1 stop12h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyChicago Midway

DTW - MDW

DTWMDW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/17

1 stop5h 32m

Chicago Midway

Sat 10/21

2 stops9h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/25

Nonstop1h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/27

Nonstop1h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/24

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/31

Nonstop1h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyChicago Midway

DTW - MDW

DTWMDW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/28

Nonstop1h 14m

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/30

Nonstop1h 12m

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Deals found on 9/27

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, United Airlines and Spirit Airlines from Detroit to Chicago. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I liked the comfortable seats. However, the flight did not leave on time, and it was dominated by turbulence.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I liked the comfortable seats. However, the flight did not leave on time, and it was dominated by turbulence.

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I liked the comfortable seats. However, the flight did not leave on time, and it was dominated by turbulence.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I liked the comfortable seats. However, the flight did not leave on time, and it was dominated by turbulence.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I liked the comfortable seats. However, the flight did not leave on time, and it was dominated by turbulence.

JetBlue
7.2
Good
781 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I liked the comfortable seats. However, the flight did not leave on time, and it was dominated by turbulence.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Detroit to Chicago flights.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Chicago?

For a flight from Detroit to Chicago, you will be flying from All airports. Detroit All airports (DTT) is just 0.6 mi from the center of the city. All airports is the only Detroit airport and it handles 65 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 4 airlines have flights to Chicago from Detroit All airports on a regular basis.

Can I find flights from Detroit to Chicago for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit to Chicago for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $80, but on average you can expect to pay $95.

Are there nonstop flights from Detroit to Chicago for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Detroit to Chicago under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Detroit to Chicago is less than $166.

Are there last-minute flights available from Detroit to Chicago for under $100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Detroit to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $100.

What days are nonstop flights available from Detroit to Chicago?

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Detroit to Chicago on average per day?

On average 88 flights depart from Detroit to Chicago per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 60% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 11% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 28% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Detroit to Chicago?

For as low as $80, Spirit Airlines can have you in Chicago from Detroit in 5h 32m. Airlines will cover a distance of 235 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Chicago round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to Chicago is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $80 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Frontier, starting at $106. These flights start at 68% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Chicago one-way?

$40 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and United Airlines, with prices starting from $44 and $66, respectively.

What are the most popular routes from Detroit to Chicago?

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to Chicago?

What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to Chicago?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit to Chicago are Endeavor Airlines (100%), Spirit Airlines (100%) and SWISS (89%).

What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Chicago?

The cheapest flight price from Detroit to Chicago is $89. On average you can expect to pay $994. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $80.

What does DTW to ORD mean?

This is defined as Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). Codes like Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

Top 4 airlines flying from Detroit to Chicago

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Detroit to Chicago choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$114Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$116Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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American AirlinesCheapest$130Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$151Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from Detroit to Chicago

See what time of day planes typically take off from Detroit to Chicago
4%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
43%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
35%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
18%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Chicago

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Detroit to Chicago
Sunday59daily flights
Monday76daily flights
Tuesday60daily flights
Wednesday64daily flights
Thursday65daily flights
Friday81daily flights
Saturday56daily flights

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