$64+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Detroit (DTT)
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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — DTT
gen 17 — gen 241
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Detroit
Cheapest flights from Chicago to DetroitExplore 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 dicembre 18, 2025.
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 dicembre 18, 2025.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
mer 12/317:00 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 28mDelta
mer 12/318:05 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/15![Delta logo]()
$175
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mer 12/313:45 pmMDW - DTW
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
gio 1/16:10 amDTW - MDW
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17![Southwest logo]()
$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mer 12/314:38 pmORD - DTW
1 stop13h 51mSpirit Airlines
mar 1/612:12 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop10h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$198
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
mer 12/241:30 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
mer 12/316:39 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16![American Airlines logo]()
$209
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
gio 12/255:25 amORD - DTW
1 stop4h 55mFrontier
gio 1/110:49 amDTW - ORD
1 stop8h 44mFrontier
Deal found 12/16![Frontier logo]()
$212
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mer 12/315:00 amORD - DTW
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
gio 1/112:48 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17![American Airlines logo]()
$215
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mer 12/316:10 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 48mUnited Airlines
gio 1/111:20 amDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17![United Airlines logo]()
$235
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
mer 12/317:00 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 28mDelta
lun 1/58:59 amDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 42mDelta
Deal found 12/15![Delta logo]()
$248
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer 12/313:26 pmORD - DTW
2 stops15h 03mSpirit Airlines
lun 1/510:27 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop11h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/15![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
mer 12/316:12 amMDW - DTW
1 stop10h 59mMultiple Airlines
dom 1/45:10 amDTW - MDW
1 stop8h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$252
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer 12/316:05 amORD - DTW
1 stop11h 06mFrontier
lun 1/59:37 amDTW - ORD
1 stop12h 49mFrontier
Deal found 12/17![Frontier logo]()
$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer 12/316:05 amORD - DTW
1 stop11h 06mMultiple Airlines
lun 1/55:15 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop16h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$256
Find flight deals from Chicago to Detroit
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Detroit (DTT). 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 dicembre 18, 2025.
Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $147 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $64 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | February |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $276 |
Good round-trip deal | $239 or less |
Good one-way deal | $134 or less |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 dicembre 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Detroit that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
ChicagoDetroit
ORD - DTW
ORDDTW
Chicago O'Hare Intl
mar 2/3
1:58 pm-4:26 pm
Nonstop1h 28m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
mer 3/4
8:59 am-9:41 am
Nonstop1h 42m
$153
ChicagoDetroit
ORD - DTW
ORDDTW
Chicago O'Hare Intl
mar 1/13
5:59 pm-8:26 pm
Nonstop1h 27m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
mar 1/20
2:19 pm-2:50 pm
Nonstop1h 31m
$153
ChicagoDetroit
MDW - DTW
MDWDTW
Chicago Midway
mar 2/3
1:26 pm-3:33 pm
Nonstop1h 07m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
mer 3/4
12:25 pm-12:46 pm
Nonstop1h 21m
$153
ChicagoDetroit
MDW - DTW
MDWDTW
Chicago Midway
mer 1/14
9:32 am-11:43 am
Nonstop1h 11m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
mer 1/21
8:25 am-8:52 am
Nonstop1h 27m
$153
ChicagoDetroit
ORD - DTW
ORDDTW
Chicago O'Hare Intl
mer 2/18
8:30 am-9:08 pm
1 stop11h 38m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
sab 2/21
7:00 am-3:37 pm
1 stop9h 37m
$162
ChicagoDetroit
MDW - DTW
MDWDTW
Chicago Midway
mer 2/4
10:00 am-12:10 pm
Nonstop1h 10m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
mer 3/4
1:40 pm-1:55 pm
Nonstop1h 15m
$162
ChicagoDetroit
ORD - DTW
ORDDTW
Chicago O'Hare Intl
sab 1/31
10:44 am-1:11 pm
Nonstop1h 27m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
mar 2/3
9:00 am-9:31 am
Nonstop1h 31m
$162
ChicagoDetroit
MDW - DTW
MDWDTW
Chicago Midway
mar 1/13
1:25 pm-3:30 pm
Nonstop1h 05m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
mar 1/13
6:30 pm-6:45 pm
Nonstop1h 15m
$162
ChicagoDetroit
ORD - DTW
ORDDTW
Chicago O'Hare Intl
sab 1/10
6:50 am-9:22 am
Nonstop1h 32m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
mar 1/13
8:38 pm-9:05 pm
Nonstop1h 27m
$162
ChicagoDetroit
ORD - DTW
ORDDTW
Chicago O'Hare Intl
mar 2/17
5:37 pm-8:02 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
gio 2/26
12:55 pm-1:22 pm
Nonstop1h 27m
$162
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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Detroit
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Detroit in December.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Detroit flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Detroit flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Detroit flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Detroit flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Detroit
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Detroit
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Detroit?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Detroit. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.
The best time to book flights from Chicago to Detroit is 22 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Detroit?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Detroit (average of $80). Flying from Chicago to Detroit in January is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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 DTT?
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 dicembre 18, 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Detroit is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 53% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Detroit?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Detroit. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Detroit flight should consider departing on Sunday 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.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Detroit?
How often are flights from Chicago to Detroit delayed?
About 13% of weekly flights between Chicago and Detroit have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 119 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Detroit flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Detroit flights?
Over the last year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.
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 dicembre 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Detroit, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
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Top 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Detroit
Discover the top 5 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 dicembre 18, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$97 | Average$328 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$97 | Average$257 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$97 | Average$259 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$112 | Average$242 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$144 | Average$178 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |