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

ORD Airport Page →
225 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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✈ Nonstop

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
MSP Minneapolis ~4h 20m AAACAM → Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
BNA Nashville ~4h 30m AAACAS → Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
SAV Savannah ~5h 51m AAACNZ → LF Savannah (SAV) to Detroit flights
PVD Providence/Warwick ~7h 6m AAACNZ → Providence/Warwick (PVD) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver ~7h 22m AAACAY → Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 225 mi 0h 42m nonstop +1h ahead

ORD–YIP had nonstop service from SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 225 miles in 0h 42m.

Also explore ORD Routes YIP Routes ORD Live Flights YIP Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Detroit (YIP) Detroit to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORD–YIP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 – – 52% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 52% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to YIP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
MSP ~4h 20m BNA ~4h 30m SAV ~5h 51m PVD ~7h 6m DEN ~7h 22m
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
ORD → YIP
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Return
YIP → ORD
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Willow Run Airport.
Metric ORD→YIP MDW→YIP RFD→YIP
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 63 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 0h 42m 0h 33m 0h 54m
Departure OTP 52% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Detroit flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Detroit flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD 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.
ORD: CDT · YIP: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
225 mi / 362 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 42m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

ORD–YIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance225 mi / 362 km
Flight time0h 42m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to YIP flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Willow Run Airport take about 0h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 225 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from ORD to YIP: SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 42m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from YIP to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW, RFD 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 ORD to YIP

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Willow Run Airport (YIP) had nonstop service from SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ORD to YIP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to YIP is about 0 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 225 miles (362 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and Milwaukee (MKE).