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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to Detroit (ORD-DTW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl to Detroit

Wed, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 30
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11:05 am - 1:24 pmORD-DTW
1h 19mnonstop
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8:00 pm - 8:23 pmDTW-ORD
1h 23mnonstop
$91Delta
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sun, Aug 31
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7:15 am - 9:30 amORD-DTW
1h 15mnonstop
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10:05 am - 10:20 amDTW-ORD
1h 15mnonstop
$121Delta
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Tue, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 19
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6:02 pm - 7:58 amORD-DTW
12h 56m1 stop
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7:03 am - 7:42 pmDTW-ORD
13h 39m1 stop
$143Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
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11:21 am - 6:15 pmORD-DTW
5h 54m1 stop
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12:00 pm - 7:42 pmDTW-ORD
8h 42m1 stop
$144Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Dec 23 - Wed, Dec 24
United Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 8:37 pmORD-DTW
1h 27mnonstop
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9:12 am - 9:55 amDTW-ORD
1h 43mnonstop
$155United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 16
American Airlines Logo
12:33 pm - 6:26 pmORD-DTW
4h 53m1 stop
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9:36 am - 10:06 amDTW-ORD
1h 30mnonstop
$170American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
American Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 12:32 pmORD-DTW
1h 27mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:43 amDTW-ORD
5h 43m1 stop
$171American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 1
Frontier Logo
7:46 pm - 8:47 amORD-DTW
12h 01m1 stop
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9:32 am - 4:57 pmDTW-ORD
8h 25m1 stop
$178Frontier
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sun, Aug 31
Frontier Logo
7:15 am - 9:30 amORD-DTW
1h 15mnonstop
Frontier Logo
1:36 pm - 12:01 amDTW-ORD
11h 25m1 stop
$181Frontier
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Wed, Dec 24 - Sat, Dec 27
United Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 10:30 pmORD-DTW
1h 35mnonstop
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11:20 am - 12:01 pmDTW-ORD
1h 41mnonstop
$186United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from O'Hare Intl to Detroit

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization 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.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus provides up to three inches of extra legroom in the economy cabin.


Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on most domestic flights.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
United Airlines

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


United offers Priority Boarding for Zone 2, reducing the risk of gate-checking carry-ons.

Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11” extra legroom for a nominal fee.


Spirit's Wi-Fi offers gate-to-gate connectivity, with browsing and streaming packages available.

American Airlines

American's Basic Economy includes Group 9 boarding and no free checked bags.


Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary alcoholic drinks for a small fee.

Airports
ORD

At O'Hare, security lines can exceed 30 minutes during peak times. Arrive early to ensure a smooth departure experience.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
DTW

For a quick ride to downtown Detroit, consider the bus route from the airport, which takes about an hour.

Read more about DTWby Ramsey Qubein
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KAYAK's insights & trends for O'Hare Intl to Detroit flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Detroit, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is October, where tickets cost $117 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $383 and $336 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 68% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$46
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 24% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 51% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Airport to Detroit flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $46 for a one-way ticket and $91 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Detroit?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit flight route: Delta, American Airlines, Finnair, United Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways, and Air France.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Detroit are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $237 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $327 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport to Detroit.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and DTW can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $158 or less one-way and $238 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Detroit?

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

Direct departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +26 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +25 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +24 more

Thursday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +26 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +26 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +26 more

Sunday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +25 more

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Direct returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +26 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +26 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +24 more

Thursday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +26 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +26 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +26 more

Sunday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +25 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from O'Hare Intl to Detroit

 
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Need help choosing which airline to fly with from O'Hare Intl to Detroit? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7980 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
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There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

8.0 ExcellentWillie, Jul 2025PHX - DTW
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There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Boarding in Amsterdam is always chaotic. KLM/ Delta has not streamlined or made it efficient as it was boarding in Detroit . The food was mediocre The crew was unfriendly and more focused on getting things done quickly rather than service with a smile .

Lower number on this flight so spaced out passengers. Able to enjoy more room to relax during flight. It was lovely.

Broken jer bridge. Poor communication about it. Lost 2 of 4 luggage pieces

Coach seating is debilitating, neither my husband or I can walk the following day

Extremely dosappoontined and frustrated. Refused entry to lounge in Detroit despite having Delta AMEX Reserve linked in MyDelta phone app as revommended and also having proof of account. No pillows were available for overnight flight to AMS and breakfast was not served in Delta Comfort.

I liked the screens in the seat headrest with movies to watch. I didn’t like being forced to check my carryon bag and being told there wasn’t room for my bag - when there were 5 bins sitting empty on takeoff. I didn’t like the “I don’t give a fig” attitude of the flight attendants and the delta gate attendants when I asked why they decided to put me out. They gave me a 1800 number to call but I can’t get a live person on the phone. Customer service is non existent. My business must not be that important to them.

The airplanes were so old and out-dated it was terrifying to fly on them.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

My flight was scheduled for about 6:05 departure. There were 11 gate changes from 4-7pm and the flight was 3 hours delayed due to operational issues. The plane taxied around the airport for about half an hour before stopping to be de-iced. It would have been nice if we were alerted of the plan to de-ice prior to the 30 minute drive around the airport. The flight attendant was friendly, which was the only redeeming thing about this flight. As a former flight attendant for United, I was extremely disappointed.

Delays took 2hours and thirty minutes making me miss my connecting flight and make me sit in the Chicago airport for 9 hours

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

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.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

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!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

One restroom was unavailable/closed on both routes, going to Charlotte and coming back to Detroit a week later.

It was very bad it got delayed by 2 hours.Never going to travel with spirit airlines in future.

it was a quick trip. seats aren't that comfortable but because it was a quick trip it was ok. You need to have an N/A in your rating as I didn't have any food or entertainment so the only thing I could do was score low.

Not very good because of an almost 3 hour delay for an hour long flight.

The flight times got delayed multiple times due to weather which is understandable, but later the time got prepared 30min. Made to the flight barely but got stressed too much.

I paid for streaming wifi and the connection was poor.

Worst airline ever! The guy weighing my bag had his foot on the metal plate and when I called him out on it, I got this stupid little smirk. La is a scam and so is Spirit Airlines. All the flight attendants looked like they hated our flight just as much as we did.

Bad experience. Unhappy with the changing of flight times and one particular flight attendant (Bartholomew) on our flight from Orlando to Detroit. Traveling with a large family of 7, including our 18 month old, can be arduous but when the airline changes your flight time from landing at 9:30 pm to landing after midnight, this becomes much more difficult. When our 18 month old was predictably over tired and fussy, my wife and I tried to move to an open row so we can console her more effectively. The flight attendent rebuked us and said we could not sit in an exit row. We were not planning on sitting there for more than a few minutes but just to have space to console our screaming 18 month old. Spirit did not allow for a family friendly trip. Likely will be choosing a different airline next time.

Spirit is awful. Too expensive for what you get. Stop nickel and diming.

Good crew and safe. However, comfort and being nickeled-and-dimed are my issues. $75 each way for luggage is exhortation. The space to the next seat is so close you cannot open a laptop. The magazine rack doesn’t hold your items. Not a fan.

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