Chicago to Detroit (MDW–DET) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 247 mi 0h 39m nonstop +1h ahead 10 1-stop hubs

MDW–DET is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. FlyNordic leads the route. The flight covers 247 miles in approximately 0h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–DET service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF FlyNordic 0 – – 44% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to DET.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
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.
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 39m.
Facts

MDW–DET Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance247 mi / 397 km
Flight time0h 39m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections10 hubs
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 approximately 0h 39m. The route covers 247 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: FlyNordic.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, YYZ, MSP, BHM, CHS, IAH, MIA, LAS, PSP and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
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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 MDW to DET

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) are connected by nonstop service from FlyNordic.

MDW to DET Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to DET ranges from 0 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 247 miles (397 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CLE.