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

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Chicago to Detroit
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 225 mi 0h 58m nonstop +1h ahead 28 1-stop hubs

ORD–YIP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 225 miles in approximately 0h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–YIP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 39% Star Alliance –
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 – – 39% – –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to YIP.
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One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
MDW ~3h 12m MKE ~3h 16m IND ~3h 30m BUF ~4h 1m RST ~4h 11m
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
39%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
39%
Return
YIP → ORD
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
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 MKE→YIP
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 0h 58m 0h 35m 0h 47m
Departure OTP 39% – –
Chicago (MDW) 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 58m.
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 58m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections28 hubs
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 approximately 0h 58m. The route covers 225 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ORD to YIP.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, MKE, IND, BUF, RST, MSP, CHA, SYR, STL, OMA, PHL, DAL, YUL, BNA, PVD, BOS, AUS, BHM, PNS, PBI, RSW, BZN, HOU, SLC, YYC, SNA, SJC and SXM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Nearby alternatives include MDW 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 ORD to YIP

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Willow Run Airport (YIP) are connected by nonstop service from SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to YIP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to YIP ranges from 0 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 225 miles (362 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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