Detroit to Chicago/Waukegan (DTW–UGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Detroit to Chicago/Waukegan
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
231 mi 0h 40m nonstop -1h behind

DTW–UGN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → UGN
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
UGN → DTW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
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
Chicago/Waukegan is 1 hour behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · UGN: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Waukegan.
Distance & Flight Time
231 mi / 372 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 40m 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–UGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Chicago/Waukegan route.
Route details
Distance231 mi / 372 km
Flight time0h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: UGN
IATA / ICAOUGN / KUGN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation727 ft / 222 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to UGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Waukegan National Airport take about 0h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 231 miles.
Chicago/Waukegan is 1 hour behind Detroit.
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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 UGN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Waukegan National Airport (UGN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DTW to UGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to UGN is about 0 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 231 miles (372 km).