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

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Chicago to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 219 mi 0h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 23 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and YIP, connecting options are available through 23 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to YIP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
MKE ~3h 2m IND ~3h 23m RST ~3h 40m MSP ~4h 16m OMA ~4h 42m
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 → YIP
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
YIP → MDW
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Willow Run Airport.
Metric MDW→YIP ORD→YIP MKE→YIP
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 1
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 0h 35m 0h 58m 0h 47m
Departure OTP 64% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Willow Run Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
219 mi / 352 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 35m.
Facts

MDW–YIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance219 mi / 352 km
Flight time0h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to YIP flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Willow Run Airport take approximately 0h 35m. The route covers 219 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MDW to YIP. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, IND, RST, MSP, OMA, PHL, DAL, BNA, BOS, AUS, BHM, PNS, HOU, PBI, RSW, BZN, SLC, YYC, SNA, OAK, SJC, SXM and STL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from YIP to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 YIP

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Willow Run Airport (YIP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to YIP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to YIP ranges from 0 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 219 miles (352 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MKE. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).