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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and Chicago?
What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?
The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Detroit, with most prices found around $99. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in October, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Detroit to Chicago during September average around $107.
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 Friday when prices can be found for as low as $509. 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 to Chicago for around $776.
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 evening. Flights from Detroit to Chicago during this time can be as low as $471. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is at noon when prices are around $930.
What is the cheapest Detroit to Chicago flight route?
Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl for the best Detroit - Chicago flight prices
How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $219 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Detroit for as low as $117 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on Detroit to Chicago flights?
There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Detroit to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to Chicago?
Frontier, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to Chicago
What airlines fly to Chicago?
Delta, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from Detroit according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
How many flights depart from Detroit to Chicago on average per day?
The number of flights available between Detroit and Chicago is 45 per day as of July 2025. The most frequent departure time is 12:00PM, with 42% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.
How many flights depart from Detroit to Chicago on average per week?
The number of flights available between Detroit and Chicago is 320 per week as of July 2025. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 30% of weekly flights leaving on this day.
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How far is Detroit to Chicago by plane?
Detroit and Chicago are 236.5 mi apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 1h 05m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Detroit to Chicago were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Chicago?
There are 5 operators available for flights from Detroit to Chicago as of July 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Chicago?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Detroit to Chicago?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Detroit to Chicago is Boeing 717-200 (9.19% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) (7.43%), Boeing 737 MAX 8 (7.22%), and Boeing 737-900 (7.16%).
What is the most popular airline from Detroit to Chicago?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Detroit and Chicago, the leading airline is Delta, making up 34% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Spirit Airlines with 24%, Southwest with 18%, and American Airlines with 13%.
Best airlines flying from Detroit to Chicago
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Detroit to Chicago with momondo
| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom $38 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.3 8,086 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $97 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 8,861 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $97 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 7,982 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $107 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $108 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 4,266 reviews |
Delta Flights From Detroit to Chicago
Across 23 Delta flights from Detroit to Chicago this week, the average price was $253, with the best Delta deals starting from $97 round-trip. 7,982 users have rated Delta on momondo, with an average score of 8.0/10.
Southwest Flights From Detroit to Chicago
Southwest is also a popular choice for this route. Southwest flight deals for Detroit to Chicago start from as low as $108 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average Southwest deals seen on momondo around $241. Southwest operates 12 flights to Chicago from Detroit in an average week. Users have rated it 8.0/10 across 4,266 reviews.
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Can I find flights from Detroit to Chicago with flexible booking policies on momondo?
Flights from Detroit to Chicago with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.
How can momondo help me find flights from Detroit to Chicago?
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I’m not ready to book a flight from Detroit to Chicago right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Chicago from Detroit. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.