Chicago to Detroit (MDW–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MDW–DTW 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 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 22 | 737, 738, 73H, 7S7, B38M | 1h10-1h15 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, VS, WS | 14 | CR7 | 1h06-1h21 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, VS, WS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Detroit from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→DTW | ORD→DTW | SBN→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 28 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 79 | 508 | 37 |
| Flight time | 1h 13m | 0h 45m | 1h 2m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.
Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.
MDW–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to DTW
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 79 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to DTW is about 1 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 228 miles (367 km). There are approximately 79 weekly flights outbound and 74 return, totaling 153 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cincinnati Northern Kentucky, John Glenn Columbus and Louisville Muhammad Ali. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).