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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit from $51

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Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 7:30 pmORD-DTW
1h 30mnonstop
Delta Logo
8:00 pm - 8:23 pmDTW-ORD
1h 23mnonstop
$115Delta
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Sat, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 6
American Airlines Logo
7:21 pm - 9:51 pmORD-DTW
1h 30mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 5:57 amDTW-ORD
1h 27mnonstop
$116American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 6
United Airlines Logo
8:01 pm - 10:28 pmORD-DTW
1h 27mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:27 amDTW-ORD
1h 27mnonstop
$117United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 21
American Airlines Logo
8:51 pm - 11:25 pmORD-DTW
1h 34mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
1:07 pm - 1:37 pmDTW-ORD
1h 30mnonstop
$118American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 13
Delta Logo
11:05 am - 1:27 pmORD-DTW
1h 22mnonstop
Delta Logo
8:00 pm - 8:20 pmDTW-ORD
1h 20mnonstop
$122Delta
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Tue, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 1
United Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 11:41 pmORD-DTW
1h 36mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 6:32 pmDTW-ORD
1h 27mnonstop
$131United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 13
Frontier Logo
5:10 am - 2:46 pmORD-DTW
8h 36m1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:42 pm - 12:10 amDTW-ORD
9h 28m1 stop
$143Frontier
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Thu, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 29
Frontier Logo
5:10 am - 2:46 pmORD-DTW
8h 36m1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:39 am - 4:51 pmDTW-ORD
8h 12m1 stop
$144Frontier
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Thu, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 5
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:27 am - 7:49 amORD-DTW
20h 22m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:41 am - 4:51 pmDTW-ORD
7h 10m1 stop
$145Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Sep 29 - Tue, Sep 30
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:57 am - 7:49 amORD-DTW
18h 52m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:41 am - 4:51 pmDTW-ORD
7h 10m1 stop
$162Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 30

Frontier flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit

Our best Frontier deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit flight tickets
Frontier
Sep 25
ORD5:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 36m
1 stop
DTW2:46 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 29
DTW3:42 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 28m
1 stop
ORD12:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$143
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Frontier
Oct 2
ORD5:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 36m
1 stop
DTW2:46 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 5
DTW9:39 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 12m
1 stop
ORD4:51 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$144
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Frontier
Oct 4
ORD5:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
15h 19m
1 stop
DTW9:59 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 6
DTW3:42 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 57m
1 stop
ORD11:39 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$152
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United Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit

Our best United Airlines deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 3
ORD8:01 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 27m
DTW10:28 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 21
DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 27m
ORD7:27 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$117
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United Airlines
Oct 10
ORD9:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 36m
DTW11:41 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 13
DTW6:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 27m
ORD6:32 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$131
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United Airlines
Oct 1
ORD9:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 36m
DTW11:41 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 8
DTW4:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 33m
ORD4:53 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$161
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ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/4

5:00 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/6

8:00 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$115

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/4

7:21 pm-9:51 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/6

5:30 am-5:57 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$116

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/3

8:01 pm-10:28 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/21

7:00 am-7:27 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$117

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

8:51 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/13

1:07 pm-1:37 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$118

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/30

11:05 am-1:27 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/1

8:00 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$122

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/10

9:05 pm-11:41 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/13

6:05 pm-6:32 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$131

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/25

5:10 am-2:46 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/29

3:42 pm-12:10 am

1 stop9h 28m

$143

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/2

5:10 am-2:46 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/5

9:39 am-4:51 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$144

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/29

10:27 am-7:49 am

2 stops20h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/30

10:41 am-4:51 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$145

ChicagoDetroit

ORD - DTW

ORDDTW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/26

11:57 am-7:49 am

2 stops18h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/30

10:41 am-4:51 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$162

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

The cheapest month to fly to Detroit from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $117, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Detroit in October, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit during November average around $127.

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

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Detroit from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is on a Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as $326. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit for around $629.

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

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit when you can find flight prices for as low as $275. Flying to Detroit in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $722 on average. Flights to Detroit from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Detroit from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Detroit for around $238 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Detroit from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for as low as $67 on momondo.

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

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

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

As of September 2025, prices for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit flights are approximately 71% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit

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Cheap Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit (ORD to DTT) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$155

Fastest flight time

1h 16m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Detroit

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Detroit from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $155. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $204.
The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit takes 1h 16m
Direct flights go from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit every day.
There is 1 airport near Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
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  • How far is Chicago O'Hare Intl to Detroit by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Detroit is 249.6 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 1h 20m.

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

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your Detroit 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 Detroit. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $37Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,023 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $97Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $99Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,937 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $114Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,960 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit

    Delta operates around 12 flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $231, but momondo users have found Delta deals from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit from as low as $114 round-trip. Delta has been scored 7.9/10 in 7,960 reviews.

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

    United Airlines (7.4/10 from 8,937 reviews) operates around 36 flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit in any given week. The average United Airlines airfare for this route is around $341, with deals from around $99 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Detroit flight searches in the last 72 hours.

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