Detroit to Chicago (DTW–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DTW–MDW is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 228 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 40 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h10-1h15 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, VS, WS | 14 | CR7 | 1h15-1h19 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, VS, WS | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| KL KLM | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→MDW | TOL→MDW | FNT→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 49 mi | 56 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 82 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 0h 38m | 0h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
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–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to MDW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Frontier and KLM. With 82 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to MDW is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 228 miles (367 km). There are approximately 82 weekly flights outbound and 111 return, totaling 193 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Gerald R. Ford, General Mitchell and John Glenn Columbus. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toledo (TOL), Flint (FNT) and Lansing (LAN).