Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Detroit?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago and Detroit takes around 1.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Chicago and Detroit?

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The flight distance between Chicago and Detroit is 376 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Detroit?

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Several carriers operate flights between Chicago and Detroit. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Mexico City, London, Guadalajara, Morelia, New York, Orlando, León, Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Tampa, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Monterrey, Miami, Denver, Cancún, Istanbul, Atlanta, Calgary.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Detroit?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Detroit and London, Mexico City, Atlanta, Guadalajara, New York, Dallas, Orlando, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Manchester, Vancouver, Philadelphia, Tampa, Monterrey, Los Angeles, Houston, Calgary, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Chicago?

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Chicago is mainly served by O Hare International. But there are other airports nearby, including Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International.

Question 7

What airports are near Chicago?

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The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, Dane County Regional, Quad City International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard.

Question 8

What airports are near Detroit?

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The main airport in Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan. It is also served by Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, Capital Region International, Toledo Express, London International, Windsor International, MBS International.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Chicago and Detroit?

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Currently, you can fly between Chicago and Detroit with Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Volaris, AeroMéxico.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Chicago and Detroit?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chicago and Detroit, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Chicago and Detroit?

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Traveling between Chicago and Detroit, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Chicago?

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There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, Dane County Regional, Quad City International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard

Question 13

How many airports are there near Detroit?

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There are a number of airports in and around Detroit. The main one is Detroit Metropolitan and other nearby airports include Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, Capital Region International, Toledo Express, London International, Windsor International, MBS International.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Detroit depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Detroit arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Detroit, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Chicago and Detroit depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Chicago and Detroit arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Detroit, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£91
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£239
Cheapest round-trip	£103
Average round-trip	£159
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Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
SMART Bus Route 125	60-90 min	$2 (exact fare required)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	25-45 min	$45-$65 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber / Lyft	25-45 min	$35-$60 (surge pricing may apply)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Private Transfer / Shuttle	25-45 min	$60-$120 (pre-booked; varies by provider)	by reservation (traffic dependent)	groups or business travelers
Rental Car	25-45 min	$40-$100 (per day; varies by vehicle and provider)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and exploration
Michigan Flyer Coach	45-60 min	$12-$18 (to Ann Arbor; advance booking recommended)	every 2 hours (traffic dependent)	Ann Arbor travelers

Airline	Mon 09.02	Tue 10.02	Wed 11.02	Thu 12.02	Fri 13.02	Sat 14.02	Sun 15.02
United Airlines	6	6	6	6	1	6	6
American Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 37 total	Daily flights: 5.29 average	Most flights: Monday 6 flights

Airline	Mon 16.02	Tue 17.02	Wed 18.02	Thu 19.02	Fri 20.02	Sat 21.02	Sun 22.02
United Airlines	6	6	6	5	6	6	6
American Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 41 total	Daily flights: 5.86 average	Most flights: Monday 6 flights

Airline	Mon 23.02	Tue 24.02	Wed 25.02	Thu 26.02	Fri 27.02	Sat 28.02	Sun 01.03
United Airlines	6	6	---	6	6	6	3
American Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 33 total	Daily flights: 4.71 average	Most flights: Monday 6 flights

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Airline	Mon 02.03	Tue 03.03	Wed 04.03	Thu 05.03	Fri 06.03	Sat 07.03	Sun 08.03
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Weekly flights: 32 total	Daily flights: 4.57 average	Most flights: Monday 6 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No
United Airlines	UAL	UA	No
Volaris	VOI	Y4	No
AeroMéxico	AMX	AM	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	-1°C	-6°C
February	0°C	-6°C
March	6°C	0°C
April	12°C	4°C
May	19°C	11°C
June	24°C	16°C
July	27°C	19°C
August	26°C	19°C
September	23°C	15°C
October	15°C	9°C
November	8°C	2°C
December	2°C	-2°C