Chicago/West Chicago to Detroit (DPA–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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252 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago/West Chicago to Detroit
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
252 mi 0h 46m nonstop +1h ahead

DPA–DTW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Detroit (DTW) Detroit to Chicago/West Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DPA to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
IND ~3h 34m
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
DPA → DTW
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
Return
DTW → DPA
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Chicago/West Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric DPA→DTW ORD→DTW MDW→DTW
Distance from DPA – 18 mi 27 mi
Nonstop airlines – 28 8
Weekly flights ~1 501 79
Flight time 0h 46m 0h 45m 1h 7m
Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights · Chicago (MDW) to Detroit flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of DPA with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/West Chicago.
DPA: CDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/West Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
252 mi / 405 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 46m gate to gate.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

DPA–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/West Chicago to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance252 mi / 405 km
Flight time0h 46m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DPA
Full nameDupage Airport
IATA / ICAODPA / KDPA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
Destination: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DPA to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Dupage Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 0h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 252 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/West Chicago.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and RFD. 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 DPA to DTW

Dupage Airport (DPA) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DPA to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DPA to DTW is about 0 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 252 miles (405 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).