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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago from $49

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Delta Logo
12:40 pm - 1:08 pm
DTW
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ORD
1h 28mnonstop
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1:55 pm - 4:13 pm
ORD
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DTW
1h 18mnonstop
$97Delta
Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
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12:25 pm - 12:46 pm
DTW
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MDW
1h 21mnonstop
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1:26 pm - 3:33 pm
MDW
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DTW
1h 07mnonstop
$97Delta
Thu, Jan 29 - Fri, Feb 6
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12:40 pm - 1:08 pm
DTW
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ORD
1h 28mnonstop
Delta Logo
6:50 am - 9:22 am
ORD
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DTW
1h 32mnonstop
$99Delta
Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
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5:09 pm - 5:34 pm
DTW
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MDW
1h 25mnonstop
Delta Logo
1:28 pm - 3:38 pm
MDW
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DTW
1h 10mnonstop
$99Delta
Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
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7:00 am - 7:30 am
DTW
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MDW
1h 30mnonstop
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2:40 pm - 9:10 pm
MDW
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DTW
5h 30m1 stop
$101Southwest
Sat, Jan 17 - Mon, Jan 19
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6:35 am - 7:00 am
DTW
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MDW
1h 25mnonstop
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1:25 pm - 3:30 pm
MDW
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DTW
1h 05mnonstop
$118Southwest
Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
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9:00 am - 9:31 am
DTW
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ORD
1h 31mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:59 pm - 8:26 pm
ORD
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DTW
1h 27mnonstop
$118United Airlines
Sun, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 13
American Airlines Logo
6:02 pm - 6:52 pm
DTW
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ORD
1h 50mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:47 pm - 8:18 pm
ORD
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DTW
1h 31mnonstop
$119American Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 8
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6:00 am - 2:57 pm
DTW
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ORD
9h 57m1 stop
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8:08 pm - 9:56 pm
ORD
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DTW
24h 48m1 stop
$122Frontier
Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
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6:00 am - 2:57 pm
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ORD
9h 57m1 stop
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5:50 am - 2:30 pm
ORD
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DTW
7h 40m1 stop
$127Frontier
Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12

Delta flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago

Our best Delta deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago flight tickets
Delta
Jan 31
DTW8:38 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 27m
ORD9:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 4
ORD10:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 21m
DTW12:56 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$97
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Delta
Jan 8
DTW4:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 27m
ORD5:26 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 12
ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 28m
DTW8:43 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$99
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Delta
Jan 1
DTW8:25 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 36m
ORD9:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 7
ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 28m
DTW8:43 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$107
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Frontier flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago

Our best Frontier deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago flight tickets
Frontier
Jan 8
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 57m
1 stop
ORD2:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 12
ORD8:08 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 48m
1 stop
DTW9:56 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$122
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Frontier
Jan 8
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 57m
1 stop
ORD2:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 12
ORD5:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 40m
1 stop
DTW2:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$127
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Frontier
Jan 25
DTW12:17 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 42m
1 stop
ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 29
ORD5:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 39m
1 stop
DTW6:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$128
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
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DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

12:40 pm-1:08 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

1:55 pm-4:13 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$97

DetroitChicago

DTW - MDW

DTWMDW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/29

12:25 pm-12:46 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

Chicago Midway

Fri 2/6

1:26 pm-3:33 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

$97

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

12:40 pm-1:08 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

6:50 am-9:22 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$99

DetroitChicago

DTW - MDW

DTWMDW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

5:09 pm-5:34 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/12

1:28 pm-3:38 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$99

DetroitChicago

DTW - MDW

DTWMDW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/17

7:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/19

2:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$101

DetroitChicago

DTW - MDW

DTWMDW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/15

6:35 am-7:00 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/18

1:25 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$118

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

9:00 am-9:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

5:59 pm-8:26 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$118

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/7

6:02 pm-6:52 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

5:47 pm-8:18 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$119

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-2:57 pm

1 stop9h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

8:08 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop24h 48m

$122

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-2:57 pm

1 stop9h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

5:50 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$127

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with most prices found around $151. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in September, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago during August average around $157.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $536. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago for around $761.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the morning. Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago during this time can be as low as $527. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is in the afternoon when prices are around $880.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $248 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for as low as $134 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago flights are approximately 13% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$167

Fastest flight time

1h 11m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the past 72 hours is $167. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $295.
The fastest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago takes 1h 11m
Direct flights go from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago every day.
There are 2 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)
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  • How far is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago is 220.5 mi. 1h 10m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago?

    Prices for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The required travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago?

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Best airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $97Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,047 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $97Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,066 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $97Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,011 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $97Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,250 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago

    The lowest priced Southwest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago from the last 72 hours was $97. Generally, Southwest has 15 flights on this route every week with an average price of $275. Southwest is rated 8.0/10 by our users.

  • Delta Flights From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago

    $97 is the best Delta flight deal from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average Delta ticket price found was closer to $259, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. Delta (7.9/10 from 8,011 user reviews) flies into Chicago from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 20 times in an average week so prices can vary.

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