Find flights
Deals
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from C$ 82

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — ORD
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 165

One-way from

C$ 82

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 384

Good round-trip deal

C$ 584 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 288 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 24/3-26/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 46m total
  • Detroit to Chicago
Search Deals
Delta
  • Delta
  • 12/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 33m total
  • Detroit to Chicago
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (C$ 88 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Detroit to O'Hare Intl

Cheapest flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Mon 24/35:55 p.m.DTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mDelta
Wed 26/31:26 p.m.ORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 20mDelta
Deal found 20/2C$ 165
Tue 8/42:43 p.m.DTW - ORD
1 stop10h 27mFrontier
Fri 11/44:26 p.m.ORD - DTW
1 stop11h 18mFrontier
Deal found 20/2C$ 172
Thu 6/35:35 p.m.DTW - ORD
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Mon 10/37:00 a.m.ORD - DTW
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 20/2C$ 195
Thu 17/41:06 p.m.DTW - ORD
1 stop8h 37mSpirit Airlines
Mon 21/44:45 p.m.ORD - DTW
1 stop12h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 196
Mon 10/33:46 p.m.DTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Thu 13/39:05 p.m.ORD - DTW
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 253
Tue 6/55:30 a.m.DTW - ORD
Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 18/55:00 a.m.ORD - DTW
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 335
Sat 22/27:00 p.m.DTW - ORD
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/25:35 a.m.ORD - DTW
1 stop16h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 608
Sun 24/88:15 a.m.DTW - ORD
1 stop16h 44mAlaska Airlines
Sat 30/86:50 p.m.ORD - DTW
1 stop10h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 888

Find flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/3

5:55 p.m.-6:21 p.m.

Nonstop1h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 26/3

1:26 p.m.-3:46 p.m.

Nonstop1h 20m

C$ 165

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/4

2:43 p.m.-12:10 a.m.

1 stop10h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/4

4:26 p.m.-4:44 a.m.

1 stop11h 18m

C$ 172

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/3

5:35 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

1 stop4h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/3

7:00 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

1 stop4h 25m

C$ 195

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 17/4

1:06 p.m.-8:43 p.m.

1 stop8h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/4

4:45 p.m.-5:53 a.m.

1 stop12h 08m

C$ 196

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/3

3:46 p.m.-4:25 p.m.

Nonstop1h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/3

9:05 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 253

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/5

5:30 a.m.-6:02 a.m.

Nonstop1h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/5

5:00 a.m.-11:17 a.m.

1 stop5h 17m

C$ 335

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/6

6:00 a.m.-12:17 p.m.

1 stop7h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/6

1:12 p.m.-11:44 p.m.

1 stop9h 32m

C$ 669

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 27/4

5:13 p.m.-6:05 a.m.

1 stop13h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

5:56 p.m.-5:11 a.m.

1 stop10h 15m

C$ 1,239

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/3

8:45 a.m.-9:18 a.m.

Nonstop1h 33m

C$ 82

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/3

5:35 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

1 stop4h 55m

C$ 98

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 19/2

Showing 1-10 of 16 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to O'Hare Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to O'Hare Intl from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of C$ 261). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 355). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 65% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to O'Hare Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from DTW to ORD are scheduled on a Thursday (74 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Detroit to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to O'Hare Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 27.8 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Intl. 4 airlines have flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 56 outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 165, Delta will fly you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 172 and C$ 195, respectively. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 82. Users have also found prices from C$ 98 and C$ 129 on Southwest and Frontier, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Emirates (87%), Virgin Atlantic (86%), Republic Airways( 84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 888 for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 161 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at C$ 295.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of C$ 261). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 355). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Book flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Elk Grove Village
Evanston
Downers Grove
Skokie
Naperville
Bolingbrook
Romeoville

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 4 airlines flying from Detroit to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 48AverageC$ 97FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Search Spirit Airlines flights
American AirlinesCheapestC$ 83AverageC$ 196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Search American Airlines flights
DeltaCheapestC$ 83AverageC$ 212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Delta flights
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 156AverageC$ 415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travelers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl?

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Detroit to O'Hare Intl?

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl with no change fees?

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Detroit to O'Hare Intl flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.