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

• Earliest: departs at 5:25 am and lands at 7:01 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 11:36 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 36m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 1h 36m, 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $198 to $423, with an average of $279 over the past 12 months. Anything below $198 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 68% above the $279 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $137 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $279 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.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 39% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 39%, evening flights for 17%, 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 $218 to $975. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $108, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

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

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $242 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $364, a difference of $122.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• United Airlines
• Delta
• American Airlines

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 56m, compared with 7h 06m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 10h 19m via Orlando (MCO).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

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

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

There are several direct flights from Detroit to Chicago O’Hare Airport. Connecting flights with a single layover en route are also available. The layover cities for connecting flights from Detroit to Chicago O’Hare Airport vary according to airline. American Airlines offer most of the connecting flights on this route with a common stop in Charlotte Douglas (CLT), Washington (DCA), or New York (LGA).

American Airlines offers one of the best unaccompanied minor services for kids flying alone from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare. The service is mandatory for kids aged 5-14 and optional for those between 15 and 17. You will be charged about $150 for this service. American Airlines requires a copy of the child's birth certificate, your government-issued photo ID with your current residence, and the phone number, name, address, and name of the adult receiving the child at the destination airport.

Airlines flying from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare assist passengers with special needs. Each airline flying on this route, including American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines, runs a wheelchair assistance program. Through the program, passengers with reduced mobility can request wheelchairs to help them get through the airports. The airlines also have airport attendants who will help you through the gate areas and when boarding or disembarking. You can also request special assistance if you have a developmental, cognitive, vision, or hearing disability. Most airlines will need notice and approval at least 48 hours before your flight if you're bringing a service animal.

Yes. The CTA Blue Line train offers direct transit from Chicago ORD to Downtown Chicago 24/7. The train departs the airport every 5 to 15 minutes. You can catch the train from the airport’s station on the Lower Level. From Terminals 1, 2, and 3, use the pedestrian tunnel and follow the 'Trains for City' signs to get to the station. From Terminal 4, you need to ride on the complimentary shuttle to T1 first, then follow the same route.