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DTW → ORD

Distance
234 mi
Carriers
3

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a US domestic route of about 234 miles. Delta's Detroit hub feeds Chicago against United and American on a short, high-frequency Great Lakes corridor. Detroit to Chicago serves automotive-industry business and dense connecting traffic.

Route map from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago (ORD) DTW ORD
Detroit (DTW) → Chicago (ORD) 234 miles · great-circle

Connecting Detroit, United States with Chicago, United States, this is one of the more travelled US domestic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 234-mile sector nonstop in about 58m. Departures use Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, a 2 terminals airport that is a base for Delta Air Lines; arrivals land at O'Hare International Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors United Airlines, American Airlines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the DTW–ORD sector stay competitive year-round.

Route facts

Route Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Distance234 miles
Nonstop flight timeapproximately 58m
Nonstop carriers3
Aircraft typesEmbraer E175, Airbus A319, Boeing 737
MarketUS domestic

Carriers on this route

Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines operate nonstop service from Detroit to Chicago. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.

  • Delta Air Lines (DL)
  • United Airlines (UA)
  • American Airlines (AA)

Aircraft on this route

Carriers typically operate the Embraer E175, Airbus A319, Boeing 737 between Detroit and Chicago. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.

Best time to fly

Late spring through early fall avoids the winter weather that hits both Great Lakes cities. September is especially reliable.

Connecting your trip

Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and O'Hare International Airport (ORD) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.

Fares & booking

Fares on the Detroit to Chicago route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for DTW–ORD where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the flight from Detroit to Chicago?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is about 234 miles (377 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 58m.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Detroit to Chicago?
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines operate nonstop service from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
What aircraft are used on the DTW to ORD route?
Carriers typically operate the Embraer E175, Airbus A319 and Boeing 737 on the Detroit–Chicago route.
When is the best time to fly from Detroit to Chicago?
Late spring through early fall avoids the winter weather that hits both Great Lakes cities. September is especially reliable.
Is DTW to ORD a nonstop flight?
Yes. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a directional nonstop route flown by 3 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
What countries does the DTW to ORD route connect?
This route links Detroit, United States with Chicago, United States.
Which airports does the Detroit to Chicago route use?
Flights depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW/KDTW) in Detroit and arrive at O'Hare International Airport (ORD/KORD) in Chicago.

Data sources

  • Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.