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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from C$ 71

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — ORD
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 140

One-way from

C$ 71

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 184

Good round-trip deal

C$ 748 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 440 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/10-11/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 59m total
  • Detroit to Chicago
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 13/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 28m total
  • Detroit to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (C$ 90 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 September 2025.

Sat 4/1011:00 a.m.DTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/102:25 p.m.ORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 140
Sat 4/109:15 p.m.DTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 19mDelta
Mon 6/106:59 p.m.ORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Deal found 11/9C$ 159
Sat 4/109:15 p.m.DTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 19mDelta
Sun 5/107:10 a.m.ORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 20mDelta
Deal found 10/9C$ 162
Wed 1/1010:00 a.m.DTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 19mDelta
Mon 6/108:55 a.m.ORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 21mDelta
Deal found 11/9C$ 166
Tue 30/93:02 p.m.DTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/1012:23 p.m.ORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 169
Sat 11/102:13 p.m.DTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 13/108:01 p.m.ORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 175
Thu 23/109:20 a.m.DTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Mon 27/108:55 a.m.ORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 21mDelta
Deal found 11/9C$ 179
Thu 23/108:00 p.m.DTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Fri 24/106:59 p.m.ORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Deal found 11/9C$ 182
Fri 3/107:45 a.m.DTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 20mDelta
Sun 5/109:10 a.m.ORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Deal found 11/9C$ 184
Fri 24/105:30 a.m.DTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 26/107:35 a.m.ORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 186
Fri 10/106:00 a.m.DTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 21/109:05 p.m.ORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9C$ 187
Tue 21/105:50 a.m.DTW - ORD
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Sat 25/101:30 p.m.ORD - DTW
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9C$ 195

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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O'Hare Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 17/12

11:05 a.m.-11:33 a.m.

Nonstop1h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/1

7:35 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

C$ 140

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/11

9:20 a.m.-9:43 a.m.

Nonstop1h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

6:45 a.m.-9:08 a.m.

Nonstop1h 23m

C$ 140

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/10

9:15 a.m.-9:48 a.m.

Nonstop1h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/10

8:01 p.m.-10:28 p.m.

Nonstop1h 27m

C$ 140

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/10

11:00 a.m.-11:33 a.m.

Nonstop1h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/10

2:25 p.m.-4:51 p.m.

Nonstop1h 26m

C$ 140

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/10

9:15 p.m.-9:34 p.m.

Nonstop1h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/10

6:59 p.m.-9:31 p.m.

Nonstop1h 32m

C$ 159

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/11

7:30 a.m.-7:50 a.m.

Nonstop1h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

10:46 a.m.-1:13 p.m.

Nonstop1h 27m

C$ 159

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 25/10

12:20 p.m.-12:40 p.m.

Nonstop1h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/11

8:55 a.m.-11:16 a.m.

Nonstop1h 21m

C$ 159

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/10

7:30 a.m.-7:50 a.m.

Nonstop1h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

7:10 a.m.-9:29 a.m.

Nonstop1h 19m

C$ 159

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/12

3:55 p.m.-4:18 p.m.

Nonstop1h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/1

7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 159

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/10

6:00 a.m.-6:30 a.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/10

9:05 p.m.-11:41 p.m.

Nonstop1h 36m

C$ 162

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to O'Hare Intl

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of C$ 261). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 349). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 65% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on 7 September 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated 11 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andSpirit Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 27.8 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl. 3 airlines have flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 54 outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport will take you 1h 23m. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 377 km. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 80, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 88 and C$ 301, respectively. These flights start at 74% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SWISS (82%), Republic Airways (82%), Copa Airlines( 81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 886 for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 259 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at C$ 197.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of C$ 261). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 349). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 80AverageC$ 148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 88AverageC$ 204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 301AverageC$ 464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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