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Cheap flights from Detroit to Illinois from $49

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United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:40 amDTW-ORD
1h 40mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
12:59 pm - 3:27 pmORD-DTW
1h 28mnonstop
$97United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Mon, Nov 24
United Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 4:50 pmDTW-ORD
1h 35mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 11:31 pmORD-DTW
1h 26mnonstop
$107United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 10
Southwest Logo
7:00 pm - 7:10 pmDTW-MDW
1h 10mnonstop
Southwest Logo
3:45 pm - 5:50 pmMDW-DTW
1h 05mnonstop
$107Southwest
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 24
Frontier Logo
12:20 pm - 12:12 amDTW-ORD
12h 52m1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:00 am - 4:19 pmORD-DTW
8h 19m1 stop
$110Frontier
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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
Delta Logo
12:24 pm - 12:54 pmDTW-ORD
1h 30mnonstop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 9:28 amORD-DTW
1h 28mnonstop
$117Delta
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Thu, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 1
Delta Logo
8:30 am - 8:54 amDTW-MDW
1h 24mnonstop
Delta Logo
6:48 pm - 9:05 pmMDW-DTW
1h 17mnonstop
$117Delta
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Mon, Nov 24 - Mon, Nov 24
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 12:45 pmDTW-MDW
7h 35m1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:30 pm - 10:40 pmMDW-DTW
1h 10mnonstop
$127Southwest
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Wed, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 17
Frontier Logo
12:20 pm - 8:02 pmDTW-MDW
8h 42m1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:07 pm - 11:25 amMDW-DTW
13h 18m1 stop
$129Frontier
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Fri, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 11
American Airlines Logo
7:32 pm - 8:14 pmDTW-ORD
1h 42mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
10:29 am - 4:40 pmORD-DTW
5h 11m1 stop
$174American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Thu, Dec 11
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 6:21 amDTW-ORD
1h 51mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:11 amORD-DTW
5h 11m1 stop
$175American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 1 - Mon, Jan 5

Frontier flights from Detroit to Illinois

Our best Frontier deals on Detroit to Illinois flight tickets
Frontier
Dec 4
DTW12:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 52m
1 stop
ORD12:12 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 8
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 19m
1 stop
DTW4:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$110
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Frontier
Jan 9
DTW12:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 42m
1 stop
MDW8:02 pmChicago Midway
Jan 11
MDW9:07 pmChicago Midway
13h 18m
1 stop
DTW11:25 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$129
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Frontier
Dec 13
DTW12:38 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 55m
1 stop
STL10:33 pmLambert-St Louis
Dec 15
STL9:54 amLambert-St Louis
6h 23m
1 stop
DTW5:17 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$150
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Delta flights from Detroit to Illinois

Our best Delta deals on Detroit to Illinois flight tickets
Delta
Dec 25
DTW12:24 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 30m
ORD12:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 1
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 28m
DTW9:28 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$117
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Delta
Nov 24
DTW8:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 29m
ORD8:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 11
ORD8:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 33m
DTW11:28 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$144
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Delta
Jan 1
DTW8:25 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 36m
ORD9:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 5
ORD6:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 32m
DTW9:22 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$145
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Illinois 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 November 11, 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/24

6:00 am-6:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/24

12:59 pm-3:27 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$97

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/24

4:15 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/10

9:05 pm-11:31 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$107

DetroitChicago

DTW - MDW

DTWMDW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/3

7:00 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/24

3:45 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$107

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/4

12:20 pm-12:12 am

1 stop12h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/8

7:00 am-4:19 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$110

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/25

12:24 pm-12:54 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/1

7:00 am-9:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$117

DetroitChicago

DTW - MDW

DTWMDW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/24

8:30 am-8:54 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/24

6:48 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$117

DetroitChicago

DTW - MDW

DTWMDW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/10

6:10 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/17

8:30 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$127

DetroitChicago

DTW - MDW

DTWMDW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/9

12:20 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/11

9:07 pm-11:25 am

1 stop13h 18m

$129

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/24

7:32 pm-8:14 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

10:29 am-4:40 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$174

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/1

5:30 am-6:21 am

Nonstop1h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/5

5:00 am-11:11 am

1 stop5h 11m

$175

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

The cheapest month to fly to Illinois from Detroit is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $152, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Illinois during the month of April, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $162.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Detroit to Illinois is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $542. Flights from Detroit to Illinois on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around $772. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Illinois is in the morning. Flights from Detroit to Illinois during this time can be as low as $532. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $885.

What is the cheapest Detroit to Illinois flight route?

Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago Midway for the best Detroit - Illinois flight prices

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around $249 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Illinois from Detroit for as low as $146 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Detroit to Illinois flights?

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

Can stopping save me money on Detroit to Illinois flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Detroit to Illinois.

Cheap Detroit to Illinois flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Detroit to Illinois

Best Price Found

$169

Fastest flight time

1h 10m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Illinois

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Illinois from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $169. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $265.
The fastest flight from Detroit to Illinois takes 1h 10m
Direct flights go from Detroit to Illinois every day.
There are 2 airports near Illinois: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Illinois?

    Prices for flights from Detroit to Illinois were last updated today.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Illinois?

    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 to Illinois.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your Illinois 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 Illinois. 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 to Illinois?

Best airlines flying from Detroit to Illinois

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $97Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,049 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $97Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,014 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $97Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,008 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $97Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,235 reviews
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momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Illinois from Detroit which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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