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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Detroit to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Detroit to Chicago: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$93
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 22 mins
Most popular airlineWestJet
Average flights per week1,096

Finding cheap flights from Detroit to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago Dupage County, and Chicago Rockford.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Detroit to Chicago is $93. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 21 minutes is the average flight time from Detroit to Chicago.
WestJet, Delta and SkyWest Airlines fly direct from Detroit to Chicago.
There are 714 flights per week flying from Detroit to Chicago, as of April 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Chicago is usually June.
If you're flying from Detroit, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 15.8 miles away from the center of Chicago. We've found flights to this airport from $93.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Detroit to Chicago on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 46°F. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 80°F. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 18°F. The rainiest month is August.
The cheapest airline that flies to Chicago is American Airlines.

Detroit, the largest city lying alongside the United States-Canada border is where the American automotive manufacturing scene first originated. In addition to producing some of the world’s finest automobiles, Motor City is considered by many to be the birthplace of the contemporary techno and rock music scene.

This cultural powerhouse is located 238 miles to the East of Chicago, a trip that averages a little over an hour by airplane. The destination city is larger, denser, and has a booming downtown area. Excellent nightlife and great food welcome the tourists from Detroit. American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, United, and US Airways all offer non-stop flights from Detroit to Chicago.

Your Detroit Departure

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, known best by locals as either Detroit Metro or Metro Airport, is a massive airfield housed in Romulus, a nearby suburb. The airport covers a land area of just over 7,000 acres, and is by far one of the biggest transportation centers in the United States.

The Metro Airport is the second-largest hub for the major international carrier, Delta Air Lines, and is a focal point for Air France and Spirit Airlines. Detroit’s airport is also one of the most recently modernized in the country.  Six runways, two terminals, and 145 passenger gates can be found at the facility. Wayne County Airport won second place on the North America Airport Satisfaction Survey conducted by J.D. Power and Associates in 2010!

Come to Chi-Town: The Windy City Awaits You!

Whatever you are into for fun and entertainment, Chicago is bound to have something you will enjoy. The city’s public park scene is incredible, and in no small way is this due to the beauty of Grant and Millennium.

Countless stores are readily available for shoppers to indulge, and Wrigley Field is a quick drive from the airport for baseball lovers wishing for an unforgettable experience of America’s favorite pastime. While cold in the winter, Chi-Town is arguably one of the coolest (no pun intended) places to visit during the summer months. The Oriental Institute Museum, Chicago Cultural Center, and Magnificent Mile are the area’s top-rated attractions!

Vacations are for splurging, not for stressing about high airfare. Skyscanner is proud to offer cheap flights from Detroit to Chicago every day, which means more fun money in your travel budget!

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