DTW - CHI

£35 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Chicago

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to Chicago departing on 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Chicago (DTW-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Detroit to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Detroit to Chicago

Tue, 16 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
Delta Logo
12:15 - 12:35DTW-ORD
1h 20mdirect
Delta Logo
07:10 - 09:30ORD-DTW
1h 20mdirect
£69Delta
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Sat, 23 Aug - Mon, 25 Aug
Delta Logo
20:00 - 20:23DTW-ORD
1h 23mdirect
Delta Logo
07:15 - 09:30ORD-DTW
1h 15mdirect
£71Delta
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Thu, 28 Aug - Mon, 1 Sep
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 06:30DTW-ORD
1h 30mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:30 - 10:07ORD-DTW
1h 37mdirect
£73United Airlines
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Wed, 27 Aug - Wed, 3 Sep
Southwest Logo
05:50 - 11:50DTW-ORD
7h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
15:10 - 21:25ORD-DTW
5h 15m1 stop
£84Southwest
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Wed, 3 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
Southwest Logo
05:50 - 11:50DTW-ORD
7h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
13:50 - 22:15ORD-DTW
7h 25m1 stop
£107Southwest
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Sat, 30 Aug - Mon, 1 Sep
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 07:27DTW-ORD
1h 27mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:30 - 10:07ORD-DTW
1h 37mdirect
£116United Airlines
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Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
Spirit Airlines Logo
07:00 - 19:50DTW-ORD
13h 50m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:12 - 19:40ORD-DTW
7h 28m1 stop
£125Spirit Airlines
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Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
American Airlines Logo
11:30 - 15:57DTW-ORD
5h 27m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
09:23 - 11:54ORD-DTW
1h 31mdirect
£128American Airlines
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Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
Spirit Airlines Logo
07:00 - 19:50DTW-ORD
13h 50m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
06:30 - 22:29ORD-DTW
14h 59m2 stops
£147Spirit Airlines
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Wed, 27 Aug - Fri, 29 Aug
American Airlines Logo
13:02 - 13:34DTW-ORD
1h 32mdirect
American Airlines Logo
18:25 - 00:34ORD-DTW
5h 09m1 stop
£184American Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Chicago

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-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.
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Finnair

Finnair offers inflight Wi-Fi on most aircraft, ensuring connectivity during flights.


Finnair's Economy Comfort offers more legroom for a small additional charge.

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United Airlines

United's Economy Plus seats offer up to six inches more legroom.


United offers Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space.

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British Airways

BA's Euro Traveller fares include a cabin bag without surprise fees.


BA offers ergonomic leather seats with bearable legroom, even for taller passengers.

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago?

What is the cheapest Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago cost £281 and was between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £281.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Detroit to Chicago, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to Detroit, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago is September, where tickets cost £73 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £264 and £208 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 69% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Detroit to Chicago

Low seasonJanuary
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 30% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 43% lower on average.

When to book flights from Detroit to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Detroit to Chicago flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago was £46 for a one-way ticket and £91 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Chicago?

    Delta, American Airlines, Air France, and Virgin Atlantic offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Chicago?

    The Boeing 717-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Chicago?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Chicago?

    There are direct flights from Detroit to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Chicago to Detroit? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £88 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

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Direct returns

Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Detroit to Chicago

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