ChicagoDetroitDirect FlightsORD–DTW
Chicago (O'Hare International Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport).
Flight time from ORD to DTW is estimated at about 1h 4m, based on the 234-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 17/day across 3 captured airlines, with United Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 00:24 to 23:00 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 4m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 234 mi | 17/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for ORD to DTW
Our current provider sample includes 17/day from ORD to DTW across 3 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 2, 5, 3.
- First departure
- 00:24
- Last departure
- 23:00
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Captured departures/day
- 31
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7-8/day | Embraer E-Jet, Boeing 737, Airbus A320 family · Terminal 2 · Seat map | 00:24 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DTW to ORD flights — 16-17/day on 5 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for ORD to DTW, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 119 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from ORD to DTW?
The ORD to DTW flight time is estimated at about 1h 4m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is ORD from DTW?
ORD to DTW is about 234 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from ORD to DTW?
Our current provider sample for ORD to DTW includes United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from ORD to DTW?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for ORD to DTW include Boeing 717, Bombardier CRJ, Airbus A320 family, Embraer E-Jet, Boeing 737, Airbus A320 family, Embraer E-Jet, Canadair reg jet 700, Bombardier CRJ.