Chicago to Detroit (ORD–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Chicago to Detroit
14 carriers, 417 flights/week nonstop.
14 Airlines
417 Flights/wk
234 mi
0h 58m nonstop
+1h ahead
127 1-stop hubs
ORD–DTW is served by 14 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 234 miles in approximately 0h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 127 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ORD–DTW service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| UA United Airlines | 93 | 319, 320, 73G, CR5, E75L, E7W | 1h17-1h39 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 70 | 319, CR7, E70, E75 | 1h16-1h53 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 62 | 319, 717, CR7, CR9 | 1h19-1h27 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 49 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h21-1h40 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 31 | 320, E7W | 1h18-1h35 | Star Alliance | – | |
| BA British Airways | 28 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h21-1h31 | Oneworld | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 22 | 319, 717, CR9 | 1h22-1h26 | SkyTeam | – | |
| IB Iberia | 19 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h29-1h40 | Oneworld | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 14 | CR7 | 1h31 | – | – | |
| AY Finnair | 12 | E70, E75 | 1h21-1h36 | Oneworld | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 7 | E7W | 1h25 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | CR7 | 1h31 | Oneworld | – | |
| AF Air France | 2 | CR7 | 1h27 | SkyTeam | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | 73H | 0h58 | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to DTW direction.
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63
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Departure time distribution
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
71
Nonstop flights
417
Outbound / wk
447
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
127
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
5,597
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.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → DTW
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
75%
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DTW → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
ORD delays → DTW delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Detroit from Chicago
Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
| Metric | ORD→DTW | MDW→DTW | MKE→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 14 | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 417 | 68 | 65 |
| Flight time | 0h 58m | 1h 5m | 1h 6m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
Chicago (MDW) to Detroit flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Detroit flights · South Bend (SBN) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Detroit is 1 hour
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Chicago.
ORD: CDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
ORD: CDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
234 mi / 376 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 58m to 1h 53m.
Getting to ORD
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
Getting from DTW
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.
Detroit Climate
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.
Facts
ORD–DTW Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Chicago to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance234 mi / 376 km
Flight time0h 58m to 1h 53m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)14
Weekly flights417 out / 447 return
1-stop connections127 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ORD to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take approximately 0h 58m to 1h 53m. The route covers 234 miles.
14 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, Finnair, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Gulf Air, Iberia, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 417 nonstop flights per week from ORD to DTW. The return direction has about 447 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAY, IMT, TEB, CRW, BED, ABE, ILM, AGS, BIF, ASE, MDW, YYC, TUS, UDD, PLS, SJC, PVR, QRO, MTY, YOW, CUN, XNA, GRB, JFK, LAN, AZO, GSP, ATW, BHM, MEX, IAD, GRR, DCA, DUB, RDU, ALB, PHL, MSN, CLE, PIT, ROC, ATL, FWA, GSO, IND, CMH, LEX, MDT, MBS, SYR, BTV, MSP, CVG, CLT, BWI, MQT, STL, CHS, TYS, BDL, MKE, BNA, OMA, BOS, MAD, CHA, PVD, YYZ, SDF, BUF, LGA, HSV, EWR, HNL, MCI, MSY, RIC, TVC, JAX, MEM, DSM, SAV, PDX, ORF, RSW, YUL, DFW, IAH, MIA, MCO, SMF, DEN, AUS, TPA, FCO, FLL, SBN, FRA, LHR, LAS, PHX, AMS, LAX, PWM, SAT, SRQ, SEA, SFO, HPN, SAN, SLC, PBI, SNA, MYR, TLV, AMM, NAS, SJU, CDG, GCM, PUJ, SJD, IST, LIR, ICN, PVG and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from DTW to ORD 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.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport has two main terminals: the McNamara Terminal (handled by Delta and its partners) and the North Terminal (handled by other carriers including Spirit and Southwest). Delta's Chicago flights arrive at McNamara Terminal's Concourse A or B. The McNamara Terminal is a single-building design that facilitates short connection walks for Delta customers.
Both Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan are affected by Great Lakes snowstorms, lake-effect snow, and freezing rain. The two airports frequently experience simultaneous weather events given their proximity. Both sit within the Great Lakes snow belt. ORD–DTW is among the route pairs where winter weather causes the most mutual disruption in any given season.
Amtrak's Wolverine service runs Chicago–Detroit with a journey time of 5 hours 30 minutes, compared to a 50-minute block time by air. For travelers whose origin and destination are near downtown Chicago (Union Station) and downtown Detroit, the train is time-competitive once airport processing is factored in. The Wolverine runs multiple daily departures but is subject to its own delays on the shared freight rail network.
Chicago O'Hare to Detroit: Great Lakes Industrial Corridor
The Chicago–Detroit route is a short-haul industrial corridor serving two of the Great Lakes region's most significant metropolitan economies. Nine carriers operate 253 weekly departures across a 235-mile segment that is among the shortest hub-to-hub pairings in the US network. United and Delta anchor the schedule from their respective hubs, with regional jets comprising a large share of operations given the route's short block time. The corridor is heavily weighted toward business traffic from the automotive, manufacturing, and financial sectors.
Delta's Detroit Hub and Connection Structure
Detroit Metropolitan serves as Delta's third-largest hub after Atlanta and Minneapolis, with an extensive domestic and international network. Chicago passengers arriving at DTW gain access to Delta's trans-Atlantic routes, including nonstop service to Amsterdam, London, and Paris, as well as a broad domestic network across the upper Midwest and Canada. The McNamara Terminal's concourse design uses a central spine and two angled concourses. This makes domestic-to-international connections efficient for Delta customers.