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$99+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Illinois

DTT — ORD
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Illinois

Thu 12/34:43 pm -
1 stop7h 06m
Sun 12/65:24 pm -
1 stop16h 33m
Deal found 11/3$208
Sat 12/51:40 pm -
1 stop12h 28m
Mon 12/710:29 pm -
1 stop11h 42m
Deal found 11/3$212
Thu 12/174:56 pm -
1 stop7h 21m
Thu 1/78:30 pm -
1 stop13h 27m
Deal found 11/3$212
Thu 12/34:43 pm -
1 stop7h 06m
Thu 12/105:35 am -
1 stop6h 33m
Deal found 11/3$218
Thu 12/32:27 pm -
2 stops24h 33m
Mon 12/710:29 pm -
1 stop11h 42m
Deal found 11/3$219
Thu 12/178:15 pm -
1 stop3h 30m
Thu 12/241:15 pm -
2 stops7h 55m
Deal found 11/2$222
Wed 12/210:16 am -
1 stop12h 19m
Fri 12/47:08 pm -
2 stops19h 08m
Deal found 11/2$224
Wed 12/307:48 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Tue 1/510:33 am -
Nonstop1h 39m
Deal found 10/30$227
Tue 11/248:20 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Tue 11/247:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 11/2$227
Wed 11/256:40 am -
1 stop9h 05m
Fri 11/2711:10 am -
1 stop10h 15m
Deal found 11/2$228
Sat 11/215:33 pm -
1 stop8h 10m
Fri 11/275:25 am -
1 stop8h 21m
Deal found 11/1$229
Fri 11/201:33 pm -
1 stop10h 45m
Mon 11/239:20 pm -
1 stop10h 19m
Deal found 10/30$230

Find flight deals from Detroit to Illinois

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$207
(Southwest)

One-way from

$99
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$450

Good round-trip deal

$334 or less

Good one-way deal

$172 or less
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From Detroit (DTT) to Illinois
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($119 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Illinois.

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DetroitChicago

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/10

3:50 pm-4:17 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

DetroitChicago

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/5

10:30 am-11:11 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$99
Quickest round-trip

DetroitChicago

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MDW Chicago Midway

DTWMDW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/12

4:45 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

DetroitChicago

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/16

1:32 pm-1:56 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

DetroitChicago

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MDW Chicago Midway

DTWMDW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/29

8:00 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

DetroitChicago

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/18

12:24 pm-12:50 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

DetroitChicago

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/21

3:50 pm-4:18 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

DetroitChicago

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/19

4:25 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

DetroitChicago

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/27

7:45 pm-8:17 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

DetroitChicago

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MDW Chicago Midway

DTWMDW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/27

11:03 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 22m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Illinois

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Illinois?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Illinois (average of $271). Flying from Detroit to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $407). 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 DTT to IL?

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit to Illinois in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Illinois

The most flights from DTT to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (73 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to Illinois?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Detroit to Illinois flights typically cost between $239 and $505 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $208 on Frontier (Dec 3-Dec 6).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Illinois?

The best time to book flights from Detroit to Illinois is 75 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 day to fly from Detroit to Illinois?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Illinois flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Illinois, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Illinois?

    Detroit All airports (DTT), located 0.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Detroit to Illinois.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Illinois?

    Airlines like Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Detroit to Illinois in about 1h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h. Airlines will cover a distance of 234 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $48. American Airlines flights start at $68 while deals on Delta start at $78 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Detroit to Illinois?

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

    Before booking your flight to Illinois from Detroit, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (93%), Endeavor Airlines (92%), Envoy Air( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Illinois?

    On average you can expect to pay $898 for a flight from Detroit to Illinois. The cheapest flight overall is $124 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $188.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Illinois 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 Detroit to Illinois?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Illinois (average of $271). Flying from Detroit to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $407). 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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Alternative routes for Detroit to Illinois

Top 5 airlines flying from Detroit to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$70Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$137Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$175Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$183Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$193Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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