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Cheap flights from Detroit to Chicago from C$ 125

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — CHI
17 May — 24 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Chicago are usually found in October or September, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Chicago (CHI). 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 12 May 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 163

One-way from

C$ 125

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 424

Good round-trip deal

C$ 290 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 152 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 10/6-21/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 32m total
  • Detroit to Chicago
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 1/7
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 27m total
  • Detroit to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (C$ 87 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to Chicago (CHI).
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 May 2025.

Tue 10/62:39 p.m.DTW - ORD
1 stop9h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sat 21/67:27 a.m.ORD - DTW
1 stop12h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/5C$ 163
Sun 8/612:51 p.m.DTW - ORD
1 stop12h 19mFrontier
Sat 21/65:01 a.m.ORD - DTW
1 stop5h 22mFrontier
Deal found 11/5C$ 223
Sun 25/56:00 a.m.DTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 28/510:50 a.m.ORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5C$ 249
Wed 25/65:40 p.m.DTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Wed 2/77:05 a.m.ORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/5C$ 259
Tue 3/65:55 a.m.DTW - ORD
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Tue 3/64:00 p.m.ORD - DTW
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 11/5C$ 297
Sat 24/58:25 a.m.DTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 27/56:39 p.m.ORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5C$ 318
Tue 5/84:46 p.m.DTW - ORD
1 stop13h 54mAlaska Airlines
Thu 7/83:09 p.m.ORD - DTW
1 stop12h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/5C$ 843

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Chicago that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/6

2:39 p.m.-10:39 p.m.

1 stop9h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/6

7:27 a.m.-8:59 p.m.

1 stop12h 32m

C$ 163

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/6

12:51 p.m.-12:10 a.m.

1 stop12h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/6

5:01 a.m.-11:23 a.m.

1 stop5h 22m

C$ 223

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 25/5

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

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/5

10:50 a.m.-1:22 p.m.

Nonstop1h 32m

C$ 249

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/6

8:00 p.m.-8:27 p.m.

Nonstop1h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/7

11:00 a.m.-1:25 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 259

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/6

5:55 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop6h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/6

4:00 p.m.-9:10 p.m.

1 stop4h 10m

C$ 297

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 24/5

8:25 a.m.-9:05 a.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 27/5

6:39 p.m.-9:11 p.m.

Nonstop1h 32m

C$ 318

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 24/5

6:00 a.m.-9:54 p.m.

1 stop16h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/5

6:15 a.m.-11:57 p.m.

1 stop16h 42m

C$ 635

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/8

4:46 p.m.-5:40 a.m.

1 stop13h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/8

3:09 p.m.-5:03 a.m.

1 stop12h 54m

C$ 843

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/7

8:00 p.m.-8:27 p.m.

Nonstop1h 27m

C$ 125

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 17/9

6:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

1 stop7h 30m

C$ 149

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 9 May 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Chicago?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Chicago (average of C$ 261). Flying from Detroit to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 353). 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 DTT to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 May 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Detroit to Chicago 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 54% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 11 May 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 12 May 2025.

The most flights from DTT to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (98 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (72 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated 12 May 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Detroit to Chicago. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,724 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,924 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Chicago?

    Most people fly from Detroit All airports (DTT) if they book a flight from Detroit to Chicago. On average, All airports has 89 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 4 airlines. Detroit All airports is conveniently located just 0.9 km from Detroit’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Chicago round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (C$ 163), Frontier (C$ 223), and United Airlines (C$ 249) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to Chicago. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Chicago one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 125. Users have also found prices from C$ 149 and C$ 173 on Southwest and JetBlue, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to Chicago?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from Detroit, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: GoJet (100%), Copa Airlines (94%), Republic Airways( 90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from Detroit to Chicago is generally C$ 887, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 147. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay C$ 191 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Chicago?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Chicago 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 to Chicago?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Chicago (average of C$ 261). Flying from Detroit to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 353). 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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