Illinois

$49+ Cheap flights from Michigan to Illinois

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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — ORD
Apr 3 — Apr 101
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Michigan to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Michigan to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 4, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Tue 3/247:42 pm
GRR
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 14m
American Airlines
Wed 3/254:55 pm
ORD
-
GRR
Nonstop0h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3$117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 3/246:05 am
DTW
-
STL
1 stop5h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/2611:21 am
STL
-
DTW
1 stop19h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$143
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Tue 4/74:17 pm
GRR
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 19m
American Airlines
Thu 4/97:14 am
ORD
-
GRR
Nonstop1h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/2$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Fri 4/248:49 pm
DTW
-
STL
1 stop11h 01m
Frontier
Wed 4/298:23 pm
STL
-
DTW
1 stop11h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 3/1$159
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/212:20 pm
DTW
-
STL
1 stop9h 59m
Frontier
Thu 4/234:59 pm
STL
-
DTW
1 stop15h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 2/27$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/151:37 pm
DTW
-
ORD
1 stop8h 40m
Frontier
Thu 4/165:50 am
ORD
-
DTW
1 stop11h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 2/27$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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.
Tue 4/79:02 am
DTW
-
MDW
1 stop12h 05m
Frontier
Wed 4/86:00 am
MDW
-
DTW
1 stop10h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 2/28$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/55:09 pm
DTW
-
ORD
1 stop6h 30m
Frontier
Fri 5/85:01 am
ORD
-
DTW
1 stop10h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 2/27$161
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/512:26 pm
DTW
-
MDW
1 stop10h 53m
Frontier
Fri 5/86:00 am
MDW
-
DTW
1 stop9h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 2/27$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 5/1212:26 pm
DTW
-
STL
1 stop19h 24m
Frontier
Thu 5/1411:21 am
STL
-
DTW
1 stop20h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 3/2$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 3/256:00 am
DTW
-
ORD
1 stop5h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/306:01 pm
ORD
-
DTW
1 stop13h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/28$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1512:48 pm
DTW
-
MDW
1 stop7h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/177:30 am
MDW
-
DTW
1 stop23h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27$162

Find flight deals from Michigan to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Michigan to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated March 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$117
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$234

Good round-trip deal

$84 or less

Good one-way deal

$49 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Michigan to Illinois
One-way flight from Michigan to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Michigan to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Michigan to Illinois.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Michigan to Illinois 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 March 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to Illinois that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/31

2:05 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/4

7:50 pm-10:17 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$162

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/31

7:48 pm-8:17 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/4

9:50 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$171

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/4

7:53 pm-8:22 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/6

5:40 pm-8:02 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$171

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/31

7:48 pm-8:17 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/1

9:50 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$171

DetroitChicago

DTW - MDW

DTWMDW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/6

8:25 am-8:47 am

Nonstop1h 22m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/9

6:36 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$171

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/1

6:00 am-6:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/1

3:47 pm-6:18 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$174

Bay CityChicago

MBS - ORD

MBSORD

Bay City MBS Intl

Tue 4/14

8:10 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

4:21 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$179

FlintChicago

FNT - ORD

FNTORD

Flint Bishop

Wed 4/15

8:05 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

4:45 pm-7:04 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$179

FlintChicago

FNT - ORD

FNTORD

Flint Bishop

Thu 4/23

3:55 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/25

8:25 pm-10:48 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$179

FlintChicago

FNT - ORD

FNTORD

Flint Bishop

Fri 4/10

8:05 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

4:45 pm-7:04 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$179

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to Illinois

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Illinois (average of $53). Flying from Michigan to Illinois in February is currently the most expensive (average of $144). 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 IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Michigan to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 4, 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Michigan to Illinois by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Michigan to Illinois. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Michigan to Illinois flight should consider departing on Monday 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated March 4, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Denver Air Connection, Southwest, and Delta from Michigan to Illinois have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Denver Air Connection
8.1
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.6

Food

8.2

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6
Denver Air Connection
8.1
Very good
Denver Air Connection
8.1
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.6

Food

8.2

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6
Denver Air Connection
8.1
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.6

Food

8.2

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6
Denver Air Connection
8.1
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.6

Food

8.2

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6
Denver Air Connection
8.1
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.6

Food

8.2

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6
Denver Air Connection
8.1
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.6

Food

8.2

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Michigan to Illinois. 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 Illinois?

    There are many flights that can get you from Michigan to Illinois in 1h 16m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Michigan and Illinois is about 223 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Contour, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $33. Southwest flights start at $38 while deals on American Airlines start at $45 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Illinois (average of $53). Flying from Michigan to Illinois in February is currently the most expensive (average of $144). 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 Illinois

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Michigan to Illinois. 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 March 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$91Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$91Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$94Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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