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When you are at DTW after a tiring trip, you can wait for your pickup while sitting at the open area in the international terminal. While at this location, you can make use of the airport's free WiFi, which will help you access social media or music sites.

There are a few ways to get from Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) to downtown Detroit; you can either take a taxi or private transfer at Evans Terminal, which would take around 25 minutes, or you could take the SMART Bus, which would take approximately 45 minutes.

There are several parking options available at Chicago’s O'Hare International Airport (ORD), including valet, hourly, daily parking, and long-term/economy parking. All parking areas have accessible parking.

If you're looking for a more accessible airport experience, Chicago’s O’ Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) have upped their standards for ground assistance of disabled persons and those with reduced mobility. Services include a courtesy wheelchair with designated spaces and support bars, strap handles to get you to the plane, and a Provider of Assistance Services. Plus, moving walkways are available to help passengers travel more efficiently through terminals.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $163 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $351 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 59% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 6% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 41%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $261 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $442: a $181 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 1 minute.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 30%, afternoon flights for 26%, and night flights for 4%.

Some of the most popular sights in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Greektown Casino, Ford Field and Comerica Park. These are among the most viewed places in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 am and lands at 8:17 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:22 am.

The flight takes about 1h 27m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 54% above the route average of $345. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 1h 27m, covering 221 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $236 to $1,010. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $97, which is 55% below the typical average for this route.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Southwest has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights are:

• Delta: 85% on time
• Southwest: 83% on time
• United Airlines: 83% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 83% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 49m, compared with 7h 27m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 9h 53m via Orlando (MCO).

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Budget
· Thrifty
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $226 to $495, with an average of $345 over the past 12 months. Anything below $226 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights:

• • Delta
• • American Airlines