DetroittoChicagoFlight Time
DTW–ORD · Nonstop
Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport) to Chicago (O'Hare International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago (ORD) is about 1h 4m, covering 234 miles. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly the route nonstop with 16-17/day departures, from 06:00 to 21:23 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 4m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 234 mi | Nonstop | 16-17/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Detroit to Chicago
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines operate 16-17/day flights from DTW to ORD. Departures leave from Terminals E and M at DTW.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 21:23
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 32
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 7/day | Boeing 717, Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet · |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
ORD to DTW flights — 17/day on 3 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 117 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 (ORD) is about 1h 4m, based on the 234-mile flying distance.
How far is Detroit from Chicago?
Detroit (DTW) to Chicago (ORD) is about 234 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Detroit to Chicago?
Yes. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago (ORD), with 16-17/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Detroit to Chicago?
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, ITA Airways, and Lufthansa fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago (ORD).
What aircraft fly from Detroit to Chicago?
The DTW–ORD route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Boeing 717, Boeing 737, Boeing 747.
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
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights to MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights to MKE