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$64+ Cheap flights from Michigan to Chicago (CHI)

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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — CHI
ene. 27 — feb. 31
mar. 1/27
mar. 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Michigan to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Michigan to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on diciembre 28, 2025.

This Denver Air Connection deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Denver Air Connection is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/319:55 amMKG - ORD
Nonstop1h 05mDenver Air Connection
sáb. 1/37:20 amORD - MKG
Nonstop0h 45mDenver Air Connection
Deal found 12/25$208
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
mié. 12/316:38 pmTVC - ORD
Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines
sáb. 1/39:06 pmORD - TVC
Nonstop1h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
sáb. 12/278:42 pmTVC - ORD
Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 1/39:29 pmORD - TVC
Nonstop1h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/27$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
mié. 12/317:45 amFNT - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
jue. 1/18:45 pmORD - FNT
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
mar. 12/306:45 amMBS - ORD
1 stop3h 16mDelta
jue. 1/86:15 pmORD - MBS
1 stop3h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/25$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
mar. 12/306:45 amMBS - ORD
1 stop3h 16mDelta
lun. 1/56:50 amORD - MBS
1 stop3h 26mDelta
Deal found 12/26$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
sáb. 12/278:42 pmTVC - ORD
Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines
mar. 12/305:56 pmORD - TVC
Nonstop1h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
sáb. 12/278:42 pmTVC - ORD
Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines
jue. 1/110:05 amORD - TVC
Nonstop1h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/27$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
sáb. 12/2710:49 amFNT - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
mar. 12/305:18 pmORD - FNT
Nonstop1h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/27$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
vie. 12/266:39 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 53mAmerican Airlines
vie. 12/269:04 pmORD - DTW
1 stop11h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$341
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
sáb. 12/274:26 pmFNT - ORD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
dom. 1/41:27 pmORD - FNT
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
mié. 12/312:30 pmDTW - ORD
2 stops18h 35mUnited Airlines
jue. 1/110:35 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$354

Find flight deals from Michigan to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Michigan to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated diciembre 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$133
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$64
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$340

Good round-trip deal

$98 or less

Good one-way deal

$48 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Michigan to Chicago 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 diciembre 28, 2025.
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MuskegonChicago

MKG - ORD

MKGORD

Muskegon

mié. 3/18

8:20 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 3/29

2:15 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$133

MuskegonChicago

MKG - ORD

MKGORD

Muskegon

dom. 1/18

4:35 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 1/25

6:00 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$133

MuskegonChicago

MKG - ORD

MKGORD

Muskegon

mar. 2/3

8:20 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 2/17

6:00 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$133

MuskegonChicago

MKG - ORD

MKGORD

Muskegon

mar. 2/3

8:20 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 2/7

2:15 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$138

MuskegonChicago

MKG - ORD

MKGORD

Muskegon

dom. 3/1

8:20 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 3/6

2:15 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$138

MuskegonChicago

MKG - ORD

MKGORD

Muskegon

dom. 5/3

4:35 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 5/6

6:00 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$138

MuskegonChicago

MKG - ORD

MKGORD

Muskegon

vie. 1/23

8:20 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 1/25

2:15 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$138

MuskegonChicago

MKG - ORD

MKGORD

Muskegon

mié. 4/22

8:20 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 4/25

2:15 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$138

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 1/20

8:59 am-9:41 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 1/21

6:50 am-9:22 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$153

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 1/26

6:10 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 1/28

6:50 am-9:22 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$162

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Michigan with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Michigan to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Michigan to Chicago?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Chicago (average of $53). Flying from Michigan to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $121). 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 MI to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Michigan to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated diciembre 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Michigan to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Michigan to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Michigan to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Michigan to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Michigan to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Michigan to Chicago. 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 diciembre 28, 2025.

The most flights from USMI to CHI are scheduled on a Friday (82 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (56 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Michigan to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Michigan to Chicago?

    A quick flight from Michigan to Chicago can take about 1h. Denver Air Connection provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $133. The distance from Michigan to Chicago is about 118 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $46 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Denver Air Connection from $48 and American Airlines from $48 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Michigan to Chicago?

    While some choose either Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Chicago Midway or Traverse City Cherry Capital - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from Michigan to Chicago.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Michigan to Chicago?

    Consider Air France (90%), Royal Jordanian (84%) or Envoy Air (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Michigan to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Michigan to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Michigan to Chicago? While on average our users pay $799, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $119. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $147.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Michigan to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Michigan to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Michigan to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Michigan to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Michigan to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Michigan to Chicago 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 Michigan to Chicago?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Chicago (average of $53). Flying from Michigan to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $121). 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 Michigan to Chicago

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Michigan to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated diciembre 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$91Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$97Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$97Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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