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$49+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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CHI — DTW
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Detroit (DTW). 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 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$107
(Southwest)

One-way from

$49
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$206

Good round-trip deal

$218 or less

Good one-way deal

$132 or less
From Chicago (CHI) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 10/145:35 amMDW - DTW
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Thu 10/168:15 pmDTW - MDW
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$107
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Mon 10/279:40 amMDW - DTW
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Tue 10/281:30 pmDTW - MDW
2 stops6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/12$112
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Sat 10/42:35 pmMDW - DTW
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Tue 10/1412:45 pmDTW - MDW
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/12$114
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/1010:05 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/115:30 amDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$115
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Mon 10/272:50 pmORD - DTW
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Tue 10/285:50 amDTW - ORD
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 9/12$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 10/77:55 amMDW - DTW
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Wed 10/87:25 pmDTW - MDW
1 stop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/13$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 10/73:10 pmORD - DTW
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Wed 10/86:15 amDTW - ORD
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/13$122
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/281:56 pmMDW - DTW
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/49:05 pmDTW - MDW
1 stop16h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$127
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/102:25 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/177:00 amDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$133
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/102:25 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/134:20 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$134
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/246:23 pmMDW - DTW
Nonstop1h 12mDelta
Mon 10/276:04 pmDTW - MDW
Nonstop1h 21mDelta
Deal found 9/15$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/292:06 pmMDW - DTW
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/58:00 amDTW - MDW
1 stop5h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$135

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Detroit 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 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

Detroit

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/29

10:00 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/29

1:30 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$112

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Sat 10/4

2:35 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/14

12:45 pm-12:55 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$114

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/27

2:50 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/28

5:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 00m

$117

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/7

3:10 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/8

6:15 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$122

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/27

5:20 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/28

1:30 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$122

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/28

1:56 pm-8:16 am

1 stop17h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/4

9:05 pm-12:41 pm

1 stop16h 36m

$131

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

6:45 am-9:11 am

Nonstop1h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/14

9:25 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$133

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/10

2:25 pm-4:51 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/17

7:00 am-7:27 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$133

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/24

6:59 pm-9:31 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/27

5:51 pm-6:14 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$134

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/10

1:00 pm-3:33 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/11

7:00 am-7:27 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$134

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The best insider tips for Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
Airports
ORD

At ORD, avoid long walks by knowing your terminal in advance. Use the free shuttle train between terminals if needed.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
MDW

For a quick check-in at MDW, use the indoor bridge to reach gates after security, reducing congestion and security queues.

Read more about MDWby Ramsey Qubein
DTW

Use the FAST bus from DTW for a quicker, 1-hour trip to downtown Detroit, departing every half hour.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD and MDW

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 Chicago to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). Flying from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 CHI to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 62% on flights from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Detroit. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Detroit. 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 September 15, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to DTW are scheduled on a Friday (103 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (72 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,015 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Detroit. 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 into for flights to Detroit from Chicago?

    Most people fly into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) if they book a flight to Detroit from Chicago. On average, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County has 89 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 6 airlines. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is conveniently located just 17.3 mi from Detroit’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in just under 1h 05m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 227 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($37), Delta ($91), and American Airlines ($97) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Spirit Airlines is 86% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    Consider GoJet (95%), Korean Air (80%) or Republic Airways (76%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $562 for a flight from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $52 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $97.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Detroit 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 Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). Flying from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 6 airlines flying from Chicago to Detroit

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Detroit. 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$37Average$69FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$91Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$99Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$107Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
FrontierCheapest$144Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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