ChicagotoDetroitFlight Time
ORD–DTW · Nonstop
Chicago (O'Hare International Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport).
The estimated flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Detroit (DTW) is about 1h 4m, covering 234 miles. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines fly the route nonstop with 17/day departures, from 00:24 to 23:00 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 | 17/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Chicago to Detroit
United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines operate 17/day flights from ORD to DTW. Departures leave from Terminals 2 and 5 and 3 at ORD.
- First departure
- 00:24
- Last departure
- 23:00
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 31
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7-8/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DTW to ORD flights — 16-17/day on 5 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for ORD, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 119 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 Chicago to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Detroit (DTW) is about 1h 4m, based on the 234-mile flying distance.
How far is Chicago from Detroit?
Chicago (ORD) to Detroit (DTW) is about 234 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Detroit?
Yes. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Detroit (DTW), with 17/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Detroit?
United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Detroit (DTW).
What aircraft fly from Chicago to Detroit?
The ORD–DTW route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 717, Boeing 737, Bombardier CRJ, Canadair reg jet 700.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights from MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights from MKE
Near Detroit
- CLE - ClevelandCleveland-Hopkins International Airport · 95 mi from DTWFlights to CLE
- GRR - Grand RapidsGerald R Ford International Airport · 120 mi from DTWFlights to GRR