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Flight deals from Chicago to Detroit Wayne County Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Detroit Wayne County Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $310. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Detroit.$310 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Apr, returning Sun, 12 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 11 Apr, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 12 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $310, select.
Detroit.$310 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Wed, 22 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $310, select.
Detroit.$311 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $311, select.
Detroit.$342 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 May, returning Sat, 16 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $342, select.
Detroit.$372 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 23 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $372, select.
Detroit.$414 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Apr, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $414, select.
Detroit.$427 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $427, select.
Detroit.$427 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 May, returning Tue, 26 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 23 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $427, select.
Detroit.$458 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Fri, 1 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $458, select.
Detroit.$461 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar, returning Wed, 25 Mar.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $461, select.
Detroit.$473 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 May, returning Sat, 6 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $473, select.
Detroit.$473 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Fri, 12 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $473, select.
Detroit.$475 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul, returning Wed, 15 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $475, select.
Detroit.$504 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $504, select.
Detroit.$504 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $504, select.
Detroit.$504 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $504, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Detroit Wayne County

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Detroit Wayne County flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
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Chicago to Detroit: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$308
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time1 hr, 22 mins
Most popular airlineWestJet
Average flights per week965

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Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Detroit Wayne County: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Detroit Wayne County is $310. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 21 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Detroit Wayne County.
WestJet, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines fly direct from Chicago to Detroit Wayne County.
As of March 2026, there are 965 flights per week flying from Chicago to Detroit Wayne County.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Detroit Wayne County is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Detroit Wayne County Airport on Saturday, 11 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Detroit Wayne County but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Detroit is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): What you need to know

  • Your next great adventure starts at one of Chicago's main airports, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) jetting off from either of these.

  • The average length of a direct Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight is 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located in Detroit. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour ahead of Chicago.

  • With 119 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is the most popular route. Delta Air Lines operates the earliest flight at 6:45am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest departure from ORD to DTW is with American Airlines at 10:10pm.

  • Your flight from Chicago to DTW won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • If you're travelling during a peak month like July, be at the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving and spring break.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) take off from this terminal.

  • Popular carriers that have direct flights from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport departing ORD include:

  • The airline most travellers choose when flying between ORD and DTW is United.

  • The most reliable carrier for punctuality on this route is Delta. Its services arrive without delay 74.0% of the time.

  • ORD is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays near Chicago O'Hare International Airport:

  • When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 70% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

  • ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Catching a flight out of Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)? Direct Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) plane tickets can be booked from here.

  • Delta Air Lines offers direct flights from Chicago to DTW leaving from MDW. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and arrive at your destination in one go.

  • Delta attracts the most bookings on the MDW to DTW route.

  • The top on-time carrier is Southwest Airlines. Its Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights land as scheduled 78.24% of the time.

  • MDW is around 16 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Chicago to DTW flight? Check in to a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:

  • Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.

  • MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • From central Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to get to the airport by car and 2 hours or so if you're on public transport.

  • Make catching an early Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your departure gate without rushing:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive at their destinations within the expected time frame. At RFD, that figure is 71%.

  • You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.

About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit

  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Detroit. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is $152. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $310. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.

  • Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to DTW. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.

  • Cheap Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.

  • Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Chicago to DTW is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when the price has dropped.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

The best time to fly from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

  • Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. January is the quietest month to visit Detroit. July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.

  • Book a Chicago to DTW plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Detroit to range from 15ºC to 30ºC.

  • Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC.

More about Detroit

  • After booking your flight from Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Detroit:

  • Motown Museum and The Majestic Theatre are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Detroit must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Detroit Institute of Arts.

Explore more of the United States

  • Columbus is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Detroit. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.

  • If you're looking to explore another corner of the United States, head for Cleveland, about 161 kilometres southeast of Detroit. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History are key highlights.

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