Detroit to Chicago (DTW–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 228 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 41 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h10-1h20 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 21 | CR7 | 1h14-1h18 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→MDW | FNT→MDW | CLE→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 56 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 62 | 1 | 40 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 0h 52m | 1h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 71% | – | – |
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 Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to MDW ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 228 miles (367 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 68 return, totaling 130 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ATW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Flint (FNT), Cleveland (CLE) and Grand Rapids (GRR).