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Cheap flights from Detroit to Chicago from $46

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6:12 pm - 12:11 amDTW-ORD
6h 59m1 stop
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6:00 am - 5:26 pmORD-DTW
10h 26m1 stop
$108Frontier
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Thu, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 8
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6:29 pm - 11:29 pmDTW-ORD
6h 00m1 stop
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7:49 pm - 8:35 amORD-DTW
11h 46m1 stop
$109Frontier
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Sat, Nov 15 - Thu, Dec 4
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9:39 pm - 2:31 pmDTW-ORD
17h 52m1 stop
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7:34 pm - 7:43 amORD-DTW
11h 09m1 stop
$122Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 10:13 amDTW-ORD
14h 23m1 stop
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7:34 pm - 7:43 amORD-DTW
11h 09m1 stop
$126Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
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10:17 am - 6:34 pmDTW-ORD
9h 17m1 stop
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6:40 am - 7:43 amORD-DTW
24h 03m1 stop
$127Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 10
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 7:12 amDTW-ORD
1h 27mnonstop
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9:40 am - 12:10 pmORD-DTW
1h 30mnonstop
$131American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24
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6:45 am - 7:12 amDTW-ORD
1h 27mnonstop
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9:40 am - 12:10 pmORD-DTW
1h 30mnonstop
$132American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24
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9:26 am - 10:00 amDTW-ORD
1h 34mnonstop
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3:00 pm - 5:23 pmORD-DTW
1h 23mnonstop
$134Delta
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Wed, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 13
Delta Logo
7:30 am - 8:06 amDTW-ORD
1h 36mnonstop
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9:42 am - 12:03 pmORD-DTW
1h 21mnonstop
$144Delta
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Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 27
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7:15 am - 7:41 amDTW-ORD
1h 26mnonstop
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9:08 pm - 11:35 pmORD-DTW
1h 27mnonstop
$151United Airlines
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Frontier flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best Frontier deals on Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
Frontier
Nov 6
DTW6:12 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 59m
1 stop
ORD12:11 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 8
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
10h 26m
1 stop
DTW5:26 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$108
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Frontier
Nov 15
DTW6:29 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 00m
1 stop
ORD11:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 4
ORD7:49 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 46m
1 stop
DTW8:35 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$109
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Frontier
Nov 7
DTW6:07 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 04m
1 stop
ORD12:11 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 8
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
10h 26m
1 stop
DTW5:26 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$129
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Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Nov 4
DTW9:39 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17h 52m
1 stop
ORD2:31 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 11
ORD7:34 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 09m
1 stop
DTW7:43 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$122
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Spirit Airlines
Oct 28
DTW8:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 23m
1 stop
ORD10:13 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 4
ORD7:34 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 09m
1 stop
DTW7:43 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$126
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Spirit Airlines
Oct 27
DTW8:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 23m
1 stop
ORD10:13 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 4
ORD7:34 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 09m
1 stop
DTW7:43 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$136
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 October 13, 2025.
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DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/6

6:12 pm-12:11 am

1 stop6h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-5:26 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$108

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/15

6:29 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

7:49 pm-8:35 am

1 stop11h 46m

$109

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/4

9:39 pm-2:31 pm

1 stop17h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

7:34 pm-7:43 am

1 stop11h 09m

$122

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/28

8:50 pm-10:13 am

1 stop14h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/4

7:34 pm-7:43 am

1 stop11h 09m

$126

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/4

10:17 am-6:34 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/10

6:40 am-7:43 am

1 stop24h 03m

$127

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/20

6:45 am-7:12 am

Nonstop1h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/24

9:40 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$131

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/20

6:45 am-7:12 am

Nonstop1h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/24

9:40 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$132

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/3

9:26 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/13

3:00 pm-5:23 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$134

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/20

7:30 am-8:06 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/27

9:42 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$144

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/31

7:15 am-7:41 am

Nonstop1h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/31

9:08 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$151

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The month of August is another great option to travel to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around $204.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $605. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from Detroit because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $865.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Flying to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Detroit in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $590 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $944. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for around $242 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Detroit for as low as $159 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl flights?

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

How have Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights are approximately 36% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$178

Fastest flight time

1h 20m

Direct flights

Every day
The best one-way flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $178. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $321.
The fastest flight from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 1h 20m
Direct flights go from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport every day.
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  • How far is Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl by plane?

    Detroit and Chicago O'Hare Intl are 249.6 mi apart from one another. Typically, this will take 1h 23m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport. 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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Best airlines flying from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $48Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,098 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $97Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,046 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $97Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,971 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $98Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,970 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

    Delta flies from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport around 34 times per week, with 7,971 momondo users rating the airline 7.9/10. The cheapest Delta deal from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the last 72 hours was $97 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $251 for Delta flights on this route.

  • United Airlines Flights From Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

    Across 8,970 United Airlines reviews on momondo, the average score is 7.4/10. United Airlines flies from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport about 47 times each week, with ticket deals ranging from $98 to $273. Price data is based on momondo searches in the last 72 hours.

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