Chicago to Detroit (MDW–DET) — 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.

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Chicago to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 247 mi 0h 40m nonstop +1h ahead

MDW–DET had nonstop service from FlyNordic, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 247 miles in 0h 40m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MDW–DET service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF FlyNordic 0 – – 77% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to DET.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
BNA ~4h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → DET
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Return
DET → MDW
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · DET: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
247 mi / 397 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 40m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–DET Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance247 mi / 397 km
Flight time0h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: DET
Full nameColeman A. Young Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAODET / KDET
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation626 ft / 191 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to DET flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport take about 0h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 247 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MDW to DET: FlyNordic. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 40m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from DET to MDW 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 MDW to DET

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) had nonstop service from FlyNordic, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MDW to DET Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to DET is about 0 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 247 miles (397 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.