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DTW–MDW · Nonstop
Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport) to Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago (MDW) is about 1h 3m, covering 228 miles. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines fly the route nonstop with 6-7/day departures, from 00:19 to 21:29 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 3m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 228 mi | Nonstop | 6-7/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Detroit to Chicago
Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines operate 6-7/day flights from DTW to MDW. Departures leave from Terminals E and M at DTW.
- First departure
- 00:19
- Last departure
- 21:29
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 18
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 3-4/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal E · Seat map | 00:19 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
MDW to DTW flights — 6-7/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for DTW, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 44 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Detroit to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago (MDW) is about 1h 3m, based on the 228-mile flying distance.
How far is Detroit from Chicago?
Detroit (DTW) to Chicago (MDW) is about 228 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Detroit to Chicago?
Yes. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago (MDW), with 6-7/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Detroit to Chicago?
Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago (MDW).
What aircraft fly from Detroit to Chicago?
The DTW–MDW route is flown with Boeing 737, Bombardier CRJ.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Detroit
- CLE - ClevelandCleveland-Hopkins International Airport · 95 mi from DTWFlights from CLE
- GRR - Grand RapidsGerald R Ford International Airport · 120 mi from DTWFlights from GRR
Near Chicago
- ORD - ChicagoChicago O'Hare International Airport · 15 mi from MDWFlights to ORD
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 81 mi from MDWFlights to MKE