Detroit to Savoy (DTW–CMI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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297 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 28m AAACAM AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Savoy flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 44m AAAFAM AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Savoy flights
CHS Charleston ~5h 44m AFAMDL Charleston (CHS) to Savoy flights
OMA Omaha ~6h 35m AFAMDL AA Omaha (OMA) to Savoy flights
DEN Denver ~7h 18m ACAFDL KG Denver (DEN) to Savoy flights
MIA Miami ~8h 43m AAAFDL Miami (MIA) to Savoy flights
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Detroit to Savoy
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
297 mi 1h 1m nonstop -1h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to CMI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
218
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → CMI
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Return
CMI → DTW
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Savoy is 1 hour behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · CMI: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Savoy.
Distance & Flight Time
297 mi / 478 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 1m gate to gate.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–CMI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Savoy route.
Route details
Distance297 mi / 478 km
Flight time1h 1m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: CMI
IATA / ICAOCMI / KCMI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation755 ft / 230 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to CMI flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport take about 1h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 297 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth.
Savoy is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from CMI to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DTW to CMI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DTW to CMI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to CMI is about 1 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 297 miles (478 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.