Detroit to Chicago (DET–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Detroit to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
247 mi 0h 48m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DET and MDW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DET to MDW.
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Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DET → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
MDW → DET
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric DET→MDW DTW→MDW FNT→MDW
Distance from DET – 22 mi 54 mi
Nonstop airlines – 12 3
Weekly flights – 74 1
Flight time 0h 48m 1h 0h 45m
Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights · Flint (FNT) to Chicago flights · Toledo (TOL) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of DET with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Detroit.
DET: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
247 mi / 397 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 48m gate to gate.
Facts

DET–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance247 mi / 397 km
Flight time0h 48m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DET
Full nameColeman A. Young Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAODET / KDET
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation626 ft / 191 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DET to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 0h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 247 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from MDW to DET are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DTW, FNT and TOL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DET to MDW

Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DET to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DET to MDW is about 0 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 247 miles (397 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW), Flint (FNT) and Toledo (TOL).