What is the cheapest airline that flies from Michigan to Chicago?

Delta and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Michigan to Chicago

How many flights depart from Michigan to Chicago on average per week?

197 flights are operational weekly from Michigan to Chicago as of December 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Thu, with 32% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from Michigan to Chicago on average per day?

The number of flights available between Michigan and Chicago is 28 per day as of December 2025. The most frequent departure time is 16:00, with 44% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Michigan to Chicago?

Prices for flights from Michigan to Chicago are updated daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Michigan to Chicago?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Michigan to Chicago.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:00 - 18:27

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ORD

8h 27m1 stop

08:00 - 22:04

ORD

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13h 04m1 stop

£102Multiple Airlines

Tue, 27 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

16:59 - 17:26

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ORD

1h 27mdirect

13:55 - 16:13

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1h 18mdirect

£114Delta

Tue, 13 Jan - Wed, 14 Jan

12:49 - 13:18

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06:50 - 09:22

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1h 32mdirect

£121Delta

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1h 41mdirect

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1h 27mdirect

£123United Airlines

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13h 04m1 stop

£125Multiple Airlines

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05:15 - 19:41

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15h 26m1 stop

17:53 - 07:41

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12h 48m1 stop

£126Spirit Airlines

Fri, 30 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb

08:59 - 09:41

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1h 42mdirect

17:35 - 20:02

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1h 27mdirect

£128Delta

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11:05 - 13:27

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1h 22mdirect

£129Delta

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1h 27mdirect

£129United Airlines

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1h 41mdirect

19:55 - 22:30

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1h 35mdirect

£131United Airlines

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Spirit Airlines flights from Michigan to Chicago

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Spirit Airlines

30 Jan

DTW05:15Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

15h 26m

1 stop

ORD19:41Chicago O'Hare Intl

6 Feb

ORD17:53Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 48m

1 stop

DTW07:41Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

£126

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30 Jan

DTW05:15Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 37m

1 stop

ORD17:52Chicago O'Hare Intl

6 Feb

ORD20:43Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 47m

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DTW13:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

£142

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Spirit Airlines

27 Jan

DTW11:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 46m

2 stops

ORD23:46Chicago O'Hare Intl

31 Jan

ORD05:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 53m

2 stops

DTW22:08Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

£144

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Delta flights from Michigan to Chicago

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Delta

21 Jan

DTW12:49Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 29m

ORD13:18Chicago O'Hare Intl

24 Jan

ORD06:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 32m

DTW09:22Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

£121

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Delta

31 Jan

DTW12:40Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 28m

ORD13:08Chicago O'Hare Intl

7 Feb

ORD10:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 21m

DTW12:56Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

£128

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Delta

8 Jan

DTW12:40Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 28m

ORD13:08Chicago O'Hare Intl

12 Jan

ORD11:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 22m

DTW13:27Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

£129

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11:00-18:27

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08:00-22:04

1 stop13h 04m

£102

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16:59-17:26

Nonstop1h 27m

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13:55-16:13

Nonstop1h 18m

£114

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12:49-13:18

Nonstop1h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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06:50-09:22

Nonstop1h 32m

£121

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11:20-12:01

Nonstop1h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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10:54-13:21

Nonstop1h 27m

£123

DetroitChicago

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14:36-23:46

2 stops10h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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08:00-22:04

1 stop13h 04m

£125

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05:15-19:41

1 stop15h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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1 stop12h 48m

£126

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Sat 31/1

08:59-09:41

Nonstop1h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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17:35-20:02

Nonstop1h 27m

£128

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/1

12:40-13:08

Nonstop1h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

11:05-13:27

Nonstop1h 22m

£129

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DTW - ORD

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 15/1

09:00-09:31

Nonstop1h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/1

10:50-13:17

Nonstop1h 27m

£129

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

05:49-06:30

Nonstop1h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

19:55-22:30

Nonstop1h 35m

£131

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Michigan is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around £114, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of April, then book flights to Chicago from Michigan during September instead. Flights to Chicago in September, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around £121.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as £374. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Chicago is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around £1,078.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Flying to Chicago from Michigan in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as £374 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights in the evening are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of £1,078.

What is the cheapest Michigan to Chicago flight route?

Fly from Muskegon to Chicago O'Hare Intl for the best Michigan - Chicago flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Michigan when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around £182 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Michigan for as low as £100 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Michigan to Chicago flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Michigan to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Cheap Michigan to Chicago flight deals and tips

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Best price found	£402
Fastest flight time	1h 43m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Chicago	3 airports

The best one-way flight to Chicago from Michigan in the past 72 hours is £402. The best return flight deal from Michigan to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £311.

The fastest flight from Michigan to Chicago takes 1h 43m

Direct flights go from Michigan to Chicago every day.

There are 3 airports in Chicago. From Michigan there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Michigan to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Michigan to Chicago are updated daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Michigan to Chicago?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Michigan to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Michigan to Chicago?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Michigan to Chicago is Airbus A320-100/200 (10.61% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 (10.26%), Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) (8.26%), and Airbus A319 (8.17%).

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Michigan to Chicago?

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Can I find flights from Michigan to Chicago with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Michigan to Chicago flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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