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A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Detroit to Chicago, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
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There are most likely no direct flights on the Detroit — Chicago route
Detroit — Chicago
08/12/2026
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Direct flight
AA4697
starting at $196
Detroit — Chicago
08/13/2026
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AA4697
starting at $230
Detroit — Chicago
10/17/2026
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Direct flight
AA3977
starting at $177
Detroit — Chicago
08/09/2026
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Direct flight
UA426
starting at $279
Detroit — Chicago
09/03/2026
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UA3416
starting at $181
Detroit — Chicago
09/04/2026
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UA3416
starting at $161
Detroit — Chicago
09/06/2026
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AA4802
starting at $103
Detroit — Chicago
09/06/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA426
starting at $189
starting at $103
starting at $161
starting at $88
starting at $112
The Detroit — Chicago route is served by a wide range of airlines: 4 in total, including American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $88. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
The cheapest one-way flight from Detroit to Chicago departs on 10/17/2026, is operated by Frontier Airlines and costs $88
There is no information about the cheapest roundtrip flight from Detroit to Chicago
Fastest flight from Detroit to Chicago takes 1h 10m
There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Su, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Detroit and Chicago is 381km (236 miles). There are 133 direct flights from Detroit to Chicago. The time difference between Detroit and Chicago is 1h. Flights from Detroit begin at 5:30 AM. The latest flight from Detroit departs at 9:20 PM
The cheapest flight ticket from Detroit to Chicago according to data for the last 48 hours costs $88
Often the best time to buy tickets from Detroit to Chicago is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Detroit to Chicago can be found flying in these months: October, September, August.
The fastest flights from Detroit to Chicago start from 1 hour 10 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Detroit — Chicago: American Airlines, United Airlines
The minimum one-way ticket price from Detroit to Chicago is $88 (October 2026), while the maximum is $108 (August 2026). On average, a ticket costs $95–$196.
Good news for anyone planning a flight from Detroit to Chicago: prices are steadily declining. From August 2026 to October 2026, tickets dropped by 19%, and the trend continues.
The most notable drop occurred from August 2026 to October 2026 — down 19%. The best period is September 2026–October 2026 (averaging $88), while the most expensive is August 2026–September 2026 ($98).
Since prices are falling, there's no rush to buy. The most cost-effective travel period is September 2026–October 2026: savings compared to expensive months can reach up to 10%.
Monthly price variation is 10.2%. Choosing the right departure date can lead to significant savings on this route.
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