DTW - CHI

£91 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 14/4. 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
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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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£143
Overall average: £221
Spirit Airlines
Wed 29/4Wed 6/5
DTW - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£181
Typical prices: £177-£370
United Airlines
Tue 7/4Wed 15/4
DTW - ORD • Direct
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 63% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 37% price drop
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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

Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 6 May
Spirit Airlines Logo
06:50 - 17:11
DTW
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ORD
11h 21m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:51 - 17:53
ORD
-
DTW
5h 02m
1 stop
£143Spirit Airlines
Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 6 May
Spirit Airlines Logo
06:50 - 00:24
DTW
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ORD
18h 34m
3 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:51 - 17:53
ORD
-
DTW
5h 02m
1 stop
£157Spirit Airlines
Tue, 7 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr
United Airlines Logo
11:00 - 11:29
DTW
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ORD
1h 29mdirect
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 22:17
ORD
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DTW
1h 27mdirect
£181United Airlines
Mon, 6 Apr - Wed, 8 Apr
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 06:29
DTW
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ORD
1h 29mdirect
United Airlines Logo
12:52 - 15:22
ORD
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DTW
1h 30mdirect
£188United Airlines
Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 6 May
American Airlines Logo
13:33 - 14:08
DTW
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ORD
1h 35mdirect
American Airlines Logo
14:28 - 17:02
ORD
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DTW
1h 34mdirect
£190American Airlines
Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 5 May
Delta Logo
18:15 - 18:52
DTW
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ORD
1h 37mdirect
Delta Logo
08:52 - 11:16
ORD
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DTW
1h 24mdirect
£191Delta
Wed, 15 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
Delta Logo
18:15 - 18:52
DTW
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ORD
1h 37mdirect
Delta Logo
07:00 - 09:30
ORD
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DTW
1h 30mdirect
£192Delta
Mon, 6 Apr - Thu, 9 Apr
United Airlines Logo
21:30 - 22:05
DTW
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ORD
1h 35mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:15 - 09:43
ORD
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DTW
1h 28mdirect
£195United Airlines
Tue, 7 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr
Delta Logo
16:15 - 16:43
DTW
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ORD
1h 28mdirect
Delta Logo
17:04 - 19:24
ORD
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DTW
1h 20mdirect
£196Delta
Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 6 May
American Airlines Logo
05:00 - 05:23
DTW
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ORD
1h 23mdirect
American Airlines Logo
08:39 - 14:50
ORD
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DTW
5h 11m
1 stop
£198American Airlines
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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 April.

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 absolute cheapest return flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago costs £199 on the route between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). However, over the past month, flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) were, on average, 23% 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, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to Detroit, the best deals are generally found on Friday, 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 £111 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £277 and £216 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 63% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 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 59% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% 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 £91 for a one-way ticket and £143 for a return.

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

    Delta, and American Airlines 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.

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Detroit (DTW)