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$49+ 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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — DTT
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
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 (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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$107
(Southwest)

One-way from

$49
(United Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$158

Good round-trip deal

$218 or less

Good one-way deal

$132 or less
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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 17, 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 9/15. 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.
Mon 10/279:25 pmMDW - DTW
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Wed 10/291:30 pmDTW - MDW
2 stops6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$112
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.
Mon 10/272:50 pmORD - DTW
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Wed 10/295:50 amDTW - ORD
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/151:50 pmORD - DTW
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Wed 10/226:15 amDTW - ORD
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/16$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 10/158:05 amMDW - DTW
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/227:22 amDTW - MDW
1 stop7h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$129
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/161:00 pmORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/177:00 amDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$134
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 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
Sat 10/258:25 amDTW - MDW
Nonstop1h 15mDelta
Deal found 9/16$134
This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/309:23 amORD - DTW
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Thu 11/66:55 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop5h 33mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$138
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 10/1810:05 amORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/206:04 pmDTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$139
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/41:56 pmMDW - DTW
1 stop17h 04mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/79:20 pmDTW - MDW
1 stop22h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$140
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Tue 10/78:05 amMDW - DTW
1 stop5h 29mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/87:22 amDTW - MDW
1 stop7h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$141
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Thu 10/25:10 amORD - DTW
1 stop8h 36mFrontier
Mon 10/63:42 pmDTW - ORD
1 stop8h 57mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$143

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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Detroit that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Detroit

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Tue 11/11

10:00 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/12

6:10 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 45m

$107

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/3

10:00 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/8

6:35 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 10m

$107

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/20

5:50 am-12:30 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/22

6:40 am-6:50 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$107

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

Wed 10/15

12:40 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/16

5:40 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$117

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/20

5:50 am-12:30 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/21

7:25 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop3h 40m

$117

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/15

1:50 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/22

6:15 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$128

ChicagoDetroit

MDW - DTW

MDWDTW

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/15

8:05 am-5:50 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/22

7:22 am-1:38 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$129

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/13

6:59 pm-9:31 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/17

5:51 pm-6:14 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$134

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/10

2:25 pm-4:51 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/11

6:00 am-6:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$134

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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

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 September 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Detroit is 18 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Detroit (average of $250). Flying from Chicago to Detroit 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 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 September 17, 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 62% 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 September 14, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Detroit 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

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 17, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to DTT are scheduled on a Monday (101 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (45 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 17, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
7,961 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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?

    If you book a flight to Detroit from Chicago, you will be flying to All airports, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit All airports (DTT) is located 0.6 mi from the center of Detroit. There are 83 flights from Chicago to All airports per day from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Detroit?

    For as low as $107, Southwest can have you in Detroit from Chicago in 1h 20m. The distance from Chicago to Detroit is about 227 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Detroit is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $37 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $91 and $97 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Detroit for 85% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Consider Endeavor Airlines (100%), GoJet (93%) or Scandinavian Airlines (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Detroit.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Detroit?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Detroit? While on average our users pay $628, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $48. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $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?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Detroit (average of $250). Flying from Chicago to Detroit 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 17, 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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