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

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Detroit to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 219 mi 0h 58m nonstop -1h behind 20 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between YIP and MDW, connecting options are available through 20 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YIP to MDW.
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One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
ATW ~2h 56m LCK ~3h 0m IND ~3h 10m MKE ~3h 11m CMH ~3h 14m
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
YIP → MDW
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
68%
Return
MDW → YIP
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric YIP→MDW DTW→MDW FNT→MDW
Distance from YIP – 9 mi 52 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 1
Weekly flights 1 62 1
Flight time 0h 58m 1h 10m 0h 52m
Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights · Flint (FNT) to Chicago flights · Cleveland (CLE) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of YIP with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
219 mi / 352 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 58m.
Facts

YIP–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance219 mi / 352 km
Flight time0h 58m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIP to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Willow Run Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 0h 58m. The route covers 219 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YIP to MDW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ATW, LCK, IND, MKE, CMH, PIT, IAD, CLT, MEM, MCI, MSP, BWI, PHL, JAX, PIE, SRQ, LAS, RNO, SNA and OAK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from MDW to YIP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DTW, FNT and CLE. 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 YIP to MDW

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

YIP to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIP to MDW ranges from 0 hours 58 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

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via ATW. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW), Flint (FNT) and Cleveland (CLE).