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      Flight deals from Chicago O'Hare International to Detroit Wayne County

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $248. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Detroit.$247 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $247, select.
      Detroit.$247 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $247, select.
      Detroit.$248 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $248, select.
      Detroit.$274 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $274, select.
      Detroit.$274 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $274, select.
      Detroit.$274 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $274, select.
      Detroit.$274 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $274, select.
      Detroit.$274 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Feb, returning Tue, 16 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $274, select.
      Detroit.$274 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $274, select.
      Detroit.$279 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $279, select.
      Detroit.$293 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $293, select.
      Detroit.$303 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $303, select.
      Detroit.$313 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec, returning Fri, 1 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $313, select.
      Detroit.$377 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $377, select.
      Detroit.$397 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $397, select.
      Detroit.$406 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Fri, 7 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 7 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $406, select.
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Chicago O'Hare International to Detroit Wayne County found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Detroit Wayne County

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago O'Hare International to Detroit Wayne County flights are currently cheapest in November.
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      from $279
      Oct
      from $248
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      from $247
      Dec
      from $274
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      from $426
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      from $479
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      Chicago O'Hare International to Detroit Wayne County: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Chicago O'Hare International to Detroit below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Detroit Wayne County.

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      Chicago to Detroit: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$247
      Cheapest month to flyOctober
      Average flight time1 hr, 33 mins
      Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
      Average flights per week838

      Finding cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Detroit Wayne County: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Detroit Wayne County is $247. 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 33 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago O'Hare International to Detroit Wayne County.
      American Airlines, WestJet and SkyWest Airlines fly direct from Chicago O'Hare International to Detroit Wayne County.
      As of September 2026, there are 838 flights per week flying from Chicago O'Hare International to Detroit Wayne County.
      The cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Detroit Wayne County is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 33 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 Detroit Wayne County 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 Detroit is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Frontier Airlines and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to Detroit Wayne County.

      Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know

      • Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.

      • The timezone in Detroit is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Chicago.

      • You can choose from 130 weekly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flights. The 06:45 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight available. American Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:10.

      • To ensure you get on your ORD to DTW flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

      • You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

      • You can fly nonstop to Detroit, the United States. Take off with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport:

      • The majority of passengers choose to travel with United on this route.

      • The most punctual carrier offering ORD to DTW flights is Delta. Its services land without delay 74.0% of the time.

      • If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORD and DTW:

        • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

        • Grand Rapids Airport

        • Lansing Airport

      Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

      • ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.

      • Of all flights leaving Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% touch down on time at their destination.

      • Central Chicago to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.

      • The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.

      • Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near ORD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:

      Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)

      When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)

      • July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Detroit in March.

      • The warmest month in Detroit is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

      • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORD to DTW in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.

      Explore more of the United States

      • You've visited Detroit, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel about 386 kilometres west to Chicago to tick off its popular sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

      • Around 257 kilometres south of Detroit, Columbus is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.

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