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

YIP Airport Page →
225 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PTK Pontiac ~3h 20m → Pontiac (PTK) to Chicago flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~3h 45m → AAACAS Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago flights
RFD Chicago/Rockford ~4h 2m KII → 5YAAUA Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas ~5h 50m RJ → AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
JAX Jacksonville ~6h 11m KII → AAACAS Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago flights
DAL Dallas ~6h 12m SGX → WN Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights
SHV Shreveport ~6h 38m VTM → Shreveport (SHV) to Chicago flights
BDL Hartford ~6h 45m → AAASAY Hartford (BDL) to Chicago flights
MTY Monterrey ~8h 23m → UAVB Monterrey (MTY) to Chicago flights
QRO Querétaro ~9h 17m → F9Y4 Querétaro (QRO) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 225 mi 1h 18m nonstop -1h behind

YIP–ORD had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 1h 18m.

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

Airline Landscape

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YIP to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
PTK ~3h 20m CVG ~3h 45m RFD ~4h 2m LAS ~5h 50m JAX ~6h 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
YIP → ORD
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
Return
ORD → YIP
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric YIP→ORD DTW→ORD TOL→ORD
Distance from YIP – 9 mi 47 mi
Nonstop airlines – 32 2
Weekly flights – 615 –
Flight time 1h 18m 0h 47m 0h 27m
Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights · Toledo (TOL) to Chicago flights · Flint (FNT) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of YIP with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
225 mi / 362 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 18m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

YIP–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance225 mi / 362 km
Flight time1h 18m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
Destination: 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 YIP to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Willow Run Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 1h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 225 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YIP to ORD: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 18m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from ORD to YIP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DTW, TOL and FNT. 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 YIP to ORD

Willow Run Airport (YIP) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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.

YIP to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIP to ORD is about 1 hours 18 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 Detroit (DTW), Toledo (TOL) and Flint (FNT).