Detroit to Chicago (DTW–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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–ORD is served by 11 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 234 miles in approximately 1h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AZ, CM, EK, LX, NH, NZ, OS | 98 | 319, 320, 738, 73G, B39M, E75L, E7W | 1h22-1h37 | Star Alliance | AC, AZ, CM, EK, LX, NH, NZ, OS | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, KE, SK, VS, WS | 61 | 320, 712, 717, CR9 | 1h10-1h31 | SkyTeam | AM, KE, SK, VS, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, CX, GF, IB, JL, QF, QR, RJ | 59 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h36-1h49 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, CX, GF, IB, JL, QF, QR, RJ | |
| AF Air France | 2 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| TK Turkish Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| EY Etihad Airways | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| KL KLM | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→ORD | YQG→ORD | TOL→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 21 mi | 49 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 633 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 31m | 1h | 0h 27m |
| Departure OTP | 85% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · ORD: 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.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
DTW–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Detroit to Chicago O'Hare
The DTW–ORD corridor is a short 390km sector between two of the Midwest's largest hub airports. Nine carriers operate nearly 330 weekly departures on roughly a 55-minute block time. Delta dominates from its Detroit hub; United and American operate the sector from their respective ORD hubs. The route's high frequency reflects both strong business demand and the connecting utility of running between two major network hubs.
Hub Dynamics and Connection Utility
DTW is Delta's second-largest hub and a key mid-continent connection point for transatlantic routes. ORD is a co-hub for United and American with extensive global connectivity. The DTW–ORD sector is commonly used by passengers building mixed-carrier itineraries or connecting from Delta's Detroit-origin international flights to O'Hare-based domestic networks. Factor terminal transit time into connection planning at both airports.