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 37m nonstop +1h ahead 54 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and YIP, connecting options are available through 54 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
54
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
109
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.
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 3 1
Weekly flights 1 – –
Flight time 0h 37m 0h 42m 0h 47m
Departure OTP 69% – –
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 37m.
Facts

MDW–YIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance219 mi / 352 km
Flight time0h 37m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 3 return
1-stop connections54 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 37m. The route covers 219 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MDW to YIP. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GRR, MKE, LUK, BKL, CLE, IND, ORD, PIT, YYZ, SDF, RST, BUF, CHA, IAD, ROC, BNA, MSP, MCI, BWI, PHL, STL, OMA, DAL, BOS, JAX, BHM, PBI, MCO, PNS, AUS, HOU, PVD, RSW, BZN, FLL, DEN, MIA, SLC, YYC, IAH, TUS, PHX, PLS, LAS, PSP, SNA, SJC, OAK, LAX, LIR, SJD, SJU, SFO and SXM. 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.
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 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 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 219 miles (352 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via GRR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).