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Cheapest return fare
£150
Typical prices: £88-£253
Frontier
Tue 22/9Wed 23/9
DTW - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£163
Typical prices: £148-£320
United Airlines
Thu 20/8Thu 27/8
DTW - ORD • Direct
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Detroit to Chicago

Tue, 22 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
Frontier Logo
07:00 - 11:51
DTW
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ORD
5h 51m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
06:30 - 15:28
ORD
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DTW
7h 58m
1 stop
£150Frontier
Thu, 20 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug
United Airlines Logo
05:25 - 05:55
DTW
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ORD
1h 30mdirect
United Airlines Logo
21:33 - 23:59
ORD
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DTW
1h 26mdirect
£163United Airlines
Tue, 22 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
American Airlines Logo
08:21 - 09:10
DTW
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ORD
1h 49mdirect
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 12:22
ORD
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DTW
1h 37mdirect
£164American Airlines
Mon, 21 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct
JetBlue Logo
17:30 - 22:06
DTW
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ORD
5h 36m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
07:00 - 16:40
ORD
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DTW
8h 40m
1 stop
£166JetBlue
Wed, 26 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
Delta Logo
07:25 - 07:56
DTW
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ORD
1h 31mdirect
Delta Logo
06:59 - 09:23
ORD
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DTW
1h 24mdirect
£167Delta
Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
Frontier Logo
16:35 - 12:50
DTW
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ORD
21h 15m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
06:20 - 20:02
ORD
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DTW
12h 42m
1 stop
£170Frontier
Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
Delta Logo
12:40 - 13:08
DTW
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ORD
1h 28mdirect
Delta Logo
17:20 - 19:52
ORD
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DTW
1h 32mdirect
£170Delta
Thu, 13 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
Delta Logo
07:25 - 07:56
DTW
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ORD
1h 31mdirect
Delta Logo
06:59 - 09:23
ORD
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DTW
1h 24mdirect
£171Delta
Fri, 18 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
Delta Logo
20:05 - 20:30
DTW
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ORD
1h 25mdirect
Delta Logo
17:10 - 19:40
ORD
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DTW
1h 30mdirect
£174Delta
Thu, 13 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
Frontier Logo
09:06 - 00:33
DTW
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ORD
16h 27m
1 stop
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21:57 - 11:25
ORD
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DTW
12h 28m
1 stop
£179Frontier
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 return flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually cost between £140 and £318 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £150 on Frontier (22 Sept–23 Sept).

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago costs £299 on the route between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 55% cheaper than other Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Chicago routes. The most popular route is between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

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, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to Detroit, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Thursday 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 £142 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £326 and £297 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 53% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Chicago

 
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Detroit to Chicago

Low season

January
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 31% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive 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
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Chicago flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago was £86 for a one-way ticket and £150 for a return.

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

    Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Chicago flight route.

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Chicago flight 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 £374 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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