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

• Earliest: departs at 6:46 am and lands at 8:19 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:28 am.

The flight takes about 1h 33m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 1h 33m, covering 234 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.

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $265 to $540, with an average of $405 over the past 12 months. Anything below $265 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $405 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $170 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $411 for nonstop.

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

• Delta: 84% on time
• United Airlines: 82% on time
• American Airlines: 81% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time on average.

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.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, with 42% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 29%, afternoon flights for 24%, and night flights for 5%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $239 to $973. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

• Delta
• American Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $96, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 06m.

Connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport most commonly pass through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $320 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $481, a difference of $161.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 59m, compared with 8h 44m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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

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.

Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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

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

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 always check the fare details before booking.