Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago and Detroit takes around 1.5 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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What airports are near Detroit?

Accepted Answer

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, London International, Capital Region International, Toledo Express, Windsor International, MBS International.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Chicago and Detroit?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Chicago and Detroit with Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Porter Airlines.

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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, Dane County Regional, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International

Question 13

How many airports are there near Detroit?

Accepted Answer

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, London International, Capital Region International, Toledo Express, Windsor International, MBS International.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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	£118
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£226
Cheapest round-trip	£236
Average round-trip	£260
Nonstop flights in October	£80 – £260

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 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
United Airlines	6	7	8	8	7	8	8
American Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 52 total	Daily flights: 7.43 average	Most flights: Wednesday 8 flights

Airline	Mon 19.10	Tue 20.10	Wed 21.10	Thu 22.10	Fri 23.10	Sat 24.10	Sun 25.10
United Airlines	6	8	8	8	8	8	7
American Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 53 total	Daily flights: 7.57 average	Most flights: Tuesday 8 flights

Airline	Mon 26.10	Tue 27.10	Wed 28.10	Thu 29.10	Fri 30.10	Sat 31.10	Sun 01.11
United Airlines	5	7	7	7	7	7	7
American Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 47 total	Daily flights: 6.71 average	Most flights: Tuesday 7 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No
		-
United Airlines	UAL	UA	No
JetBlue Airways	JBU	B6	No
Porter Airlines	POE	PD	No

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

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