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MDW - DTW • Non-stop
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$217
Typical prices: $121-$384
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ORD - DTW • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Detroit (CHI-DTW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Detroit 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 round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Detroit

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
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9:24 am - 11:40 am
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1h 23mnonstop
$217Delta
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
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$217Delta
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 14
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7:31 pm - 8:08 pm
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$217United Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Thu, Aug 27
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$217United Airlines
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$217American Airlines
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$217American Airlines
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$217Southwest
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$217Southwest
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How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Chicago usually cost between $110 and $437 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $217 on United Airlines (Sep 8-Sep 15).

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

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

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport costs $177 on the route between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Over the past month, flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) were, on average, 10% cheaper than other Chicago-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport routes. This is also the most popular route.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Detroit on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago to Detroit. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is October, where tickets cost $215 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $547 and $525 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $356 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 55% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 35% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Chicago to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Detroit flights

  • Does DTW offer WiFi service to its passengers?

    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.

  • What is the best way to get to downtown Detroit from Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)?

    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.

  • Are there any parking facilities at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    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.

  • What services are offered at the airport for travelers with mobility issues?

    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.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $100 for a one-way ticket and $217 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Detroit?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Detroit?

    On your way to Detroit, you’ll fly out from one of these Chicago airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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

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

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

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Detroit flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Detroit?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Detroit, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Detroit are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $243 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $293 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Chicago to Detroit.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Detroit from Chicago 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 Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $193 or less one-way and $419 or less round-trip.
  • If you're looking for a fast, reliable way to get from the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to your hotel in the city center, taking a taxi from the official rank on Level 4 of the ground transportation center is a great option for travel. Taxis are the fastest, safest, and most reliable form of transportation and can get you to your hotel in about 25 minutes.
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a major hub for several different airlines, including Spirit Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines. Because of this, you will find that it is not uncommon for these airlines to operate many of their departing flights from this transportation center.
  • If you have a layover at Chicago's O’Hare International Airport (ORD), you can relax and recharge yourself in the airport's yoga room, which is near the quiet area. You just have to go to Terminal 3 near the rotunda opposite the USO. The room has a bamboo filled floor, mirrors, yoga mats, and an instructional screen with yoga tutorials. You can also store your personal belongings and belongings in the yoga room.
  • You can get a reflection room at DTW for relaxing purposes. While at DTW, you can get a quiet area with relaxing spaces that helps you find get in touch with inner self. In the reflection room, you can meditate and have a spiritual reflection.
  • No one likes being hungry, least of all when trying to navigate their way through an airport. If you are feeling hungry, there are several restaurants at your disposal. You can grab your favorite meal or drink at Berghoff Cafe, located at Terminal 1, Concourse C, Gate C26. The restaurant serves fresh, local, and German foods as well as delicious local craft brews.

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Monday

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago

Monday

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Wednesday

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Chicago to Detroit

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4228 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
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Overall good, just screaming kids in the area the whole flight.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2026
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Overall good, just screaming kids in the area the whole flight.

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

I flew twice this week on Southwest, was delayed over 2 hours both ways. From Pittsburgh to Chicago it was due to weather but the gate agents, pilot etc were great at updating everyone. Today from Midway to Pittsburgh the plane had come from an international location, kept getting delayed, no information was given until we were delayed for the third time. It was ridiculous, whoever scheduled that plane to fly to Pittsburgh after didn’t consider a lot of things.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

The plane was not very clean. Lots of napkins and kleenex on the floor and in the seat pocket

Delta staff was exceptionally helpful and considerate. However, the first two of three flight legs were delayed making connections tentative and stressful.

Unprepared to rebook a flight of people. Uncommunicative. When I received updates in the app it was well after the announcement in the hold room. Offered a single $12 meal voucher, not enough for a sandwich at DEN, for a 17 hour delay. No one was able to explain their meal or hotel reimbursement policy for this cancellation, just handed a card to call the Help desk. My previous flight went through several delays and was finally cancelled, without explanation. The customer help desk closed while there was a long line. I then waited in line for a gate agent almost an hour while simultaneously on hold and trying to text with a remote Delta agent. Communicating with the text agent was almost impossible; they could not find any flights that got me back to my original city before the following evening. Kept offering itineraries that did not get me back to my origin airport or involved additional layovers. In 50 minutes on hold, never got through to an agent by phone. Finally spoke to one of the gate agents who was able to rebook on a red eye that had only one stop and got me back in the afternoon the next day, rather than late evening. Later by email, Delta offered 10,000 loyalty points for the inconvenience of the cancellation. The crew on the red eye flight were delightful. I don’t remember any food or entertainment on that flight.

Easy on easy off and the staff onboard were wonderful. Left on time, arrived a bit early.

No entertainment on flight, no food service, could not connect to WiFi

The plane was not clean. Vomit was removed from seat-back pocket right in front of me. The flight attendants were rude to one another. 3 children were seated together with their parents across the aisle. The children fought physically with one slamming another’s head into the plane wall at one point. The parents were aware, but took no action to intervene. Delays occurred in Atlanta after boarding before takeoff, in the air, and in Detroit after landing (no ground crew assigned). Flight attendants offered no support for connecting flights. There were weather conditions on each end of the flight, but I didn’t mark down my ratings for these.

We had a great experience with Delta. They helped us from the start at the kiosk all the way to our final destination, including help reassigning and upgrading our seats free of charge at the gates, escorts with the wheelchair for my brother and even getting our luggage at baggage claim for us. I also had special help because I forgot my pillow on the plane. The wheelchair escort contacted for associates at the check-in desk all the way back to the plane and retrieved my pillow for me.

Very good flight. Crew was great. No issues and we even arrived early.

Got rerouted from a straight flight from Orlando to Atlanta to Knoxville to a flight from Orlando to Detroit to Knoxville! Seriously!! Flight delay out of Detroit! Long day for what should have been a pretty easy travel day!

Didn't like sitting on the waiting pad for 30 minutes right after departing the gate. If you're going to do that, just don't board so people can still get up and walk around in the terminal. My luggage was damaged by the baggage handlers.

Everything could have benn better. Short fly, no food, no entertainment and no wifi.

It was hot and not as comfortable as the flight to Chicago. Must have been a different plane that needs to be worked on or replaced.

The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

It was extremely hot in the cabin the entire flight, vent air was worn

Have not had a flight out or returning to Norfolk that has not required maintenance, and a gate delay. Properly staff the crew so maintenance can be performed without last minute emergencies on each flight and there is enough staff to have gates prepared for inbound flights. Staff to ensure the safety and on time service vs. profit.

My original flight was cancelled and that affected my trip and my plans and I got no compensation and customer service was hard to reach as well

The flight was delayed by a hour and I wish they had communicated it sooner. No issues on the plane, it did take a while for food to come.

Not enough veg food available for passengers. I actually did not get the veg food and was told it was over, and I starved the entire flight duration.

Plane was was better than th YVR to ORD flight but was a fraction of the distance. Fly your better planes on longer distance flights.

Upgrade planes to have larger overhead bins, especially on this popular route and first class. Easy flight to Chicago, good service in first class. Can't wait for seatback entertainment to be brought back. I like the free wifi and messaging with T-Mobile. Although, the tray tables are not big enough to work even on a small laptop - so why is it called "business" class? Flight attendant said that the flight was too short to even serve water. I've flown that route several times, and that is the first time I ever heard that. No chargers in the seats. Rough landing.

Pilots were great on take off and landing. Flight attendant were very kind. The only problem was take off was later than the scheduling.

I had my flight of Cedar Rapids. THen Chicago to Boston. Flight out of Cedar rapids was delayed by 12 hrs. Had to drive to Chicago to catch my flight

Long delays to board due to mechanical issues with plane.

Ninth consecutive American flight I have been on that was delayed

I rated the experience "mediocre" because of the 2 hour delay in take off. This is the 4th flight from DFW on AA where there was a delay and in one of the instances (after 13 delays), the flight was cancelled. I understand weather but for the March 18th flight, there was no weather issue in Dallas or Detroit. I called Concierge Key and they were wonderful, booking me on a later flight in case my flight was cancelled. I have flown with American for many years and never has there been this consistent pattern of delays. Very disappointing.

My carry on baggage was damaged. Entire trip, I had to carry the baggage. When complained to the boarding crew, they got mad at me and still asked me to valet check in the cabin baggage. Rude boarding crew!!!

It was one of my worst flight ever. First they were changing the gate for at least 4 times, changing from gate D7 to D12 to D44. Considering the size of the Miami Airport, we are talking about long distance and the train at the airport was not working. Then the flight was delayed around one hour. Then finally we boarded into the plane and when everybody was seated, there was an announcement that there is an issue with one of the tire of the plane, so we all had to get out of the plane with our belongings, to replace the tire. So we had around 2.5-hour delay

American Airlines initially postponed the flight. Then they cancelled it an rescheduled us on a flight that would take over 24 hours with multiple stops. They then changed this flight to a reasonable alternative the next day which they later cancelled and replaced with a flight that would take off with an additional 16 hour delay. They blamed weather but I noticed (at 4am) that Delta had direct flights from Charlotte to Detroit. I went on line. Booked it and was in Detroit buy 9am. The interesting thing is they did a similar thing to a family member just 2 days earlier. I don't think I will fly American unless I have to.

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

The offered WiFi on AA isn't worth wasting time or effort on. If you manage to connect it's incredibly slow.

The service was good during the flight, but booking process was arduous due to mysterious partial cancellation (on the return leg), which took me 1 whole day to connect to the RJ’s NYC ticketing department to straighten it out. The reservation line of RJ customer service said they did not have the authority to un-cancel it, nor refund the ticket. To undo, I would have to email the NYC office and wait 5-6 days for reply, while my departure is 5 days away. Then the NYC phone number given (and I also found on their website) had no one answering, until I got someone in accounting or HR department to transfer me to ticketing dept. Then the seat upgrade at the gate only takes cash, no CC. From speaking with other tour mates, other airlines were given them the similar headache too - cancelling part of the trip without rescheduling options.

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