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

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

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

The number of flights available between Michigan and Chicago is 54 per day as of September 2025. The most frequent departure time is 12:00, with 48% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

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

384 flights are operational weekly from Michigan to Chicago as of September 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Thu, with 21% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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 - 11:33DTW-ORD

1h 33mdirect

14:25 - 16:51ORD-DTW

1h 26mdirect

£75United Airlines

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Sat, 4 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct

21:15 - 21:34DTW-ORD

1h 19mdirect

18:59 - 21:31ORD-DTW

1h 32mdirect

£85Delta

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21:15 - 21:34DTW-ORD

1h 19mdirect

07:10 - 09:30ORD-DTW

1h 20mdirect

£86Delta

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10:00 - 10:19DTW-ORD

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08:55 - 11:16ORD-DTW

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£89Delta

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20:00 - 20:20DTW-ORD

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14:13 - 14:40DTW-ORD

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20:01 - 22:28ORD-DTW

1h 27mdirect

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05:50 - 11:50DTW-ORD

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13:30 - 22:15ORD-DTW

7h 45m1 stop

£104Southwest

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05:50 - 11:50DTW-ORD

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15:10 - 21:25ORD-DTW

5h 15m1 stop

£111Southwest

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19:26 - 23:53DTW-ORD

5h 27m1 stop

10:05 - 12:32ORD-DTW

1h 27mdirect

£174American Airlines

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Mon, 6 Oct - Wed, 8 Oct

09:36 - 10:06DTW-ORD

1h 30mdirect

17:08 - 23:22ORD-DTW

5h 14m1 stop

£185American Airlines

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United Airlines flights from Michigan to Chicago

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United Airlines

4 Oct

DTW11:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 33m

ORD11:33Chicago O'Hare Intl

11 Oct

ORD14:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 26m

DTW16:51Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

£75

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11 Oct

DTW14:13Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 27m

ORD14:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

13 Oct

ORD20:01Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 27m

DTW22:28Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

£93

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United Airlines

10 Oct

DTW06:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 30m

ORD06:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

21 Oct

ORD21:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 36m

DTW23:41Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

£100

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Southwest

21 Oct

DTW05:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 00m

1 stop

ORD11:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

25 Oct

ORD13:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

7h 45m

1 stop

DTW22:15Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

£104

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Southwest

21 Oct

DTW05:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 00m

1 stop

ORD11:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

21 Oct

ORD15:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 15m

1 stop

DTW21:25Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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30 Sept

DTW05:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 00m

1 stop

ORD11:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

1 Oct

ORD15:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 15m

1 stop

DTW21:25Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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11:00-11:33

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14:25-16:51

Nonstop1h 26m

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Sat 4/10

21:15-21:34

Nonstop1h 19m

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18:59-21:31

Nonstop1h 32m

£85

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21:15-21:34

Nonstop1h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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07:10-09:30

Nonstop1h 20m

£86

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10:00-10:19

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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08:55-11:16

Nonstop1h 21m

£89

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20:00-20:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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07:10-09:30

Nonstop1h 20m

£90

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14:13-14:40

Nonstop1h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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20:01-22:28

Nonstop1h 27m

£93

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Tue 21/10

05:50-11:50

1 stop7h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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13:30-22:15

1 stop7h 45m

£104

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

DTWORD

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Tue 21/10

05:50-11:50

1 stop7h 00m

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Tue 21/10

15:10-21:25

1 stop5h 15m

£111

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

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Mon 6/10

19:26-23:53

1 stop5h 27m

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Wed 8/10

10:05-12:32

Nonstop1h 27m

£174

DetroitChicago

DTW - ORD

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Thu 2/10

09:36-10:06

Nonstop1h 30m

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Fri 3/10

17:08-23:22

1 stop5h 14m

£185

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Michigan to Chicago

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Michigan is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around £78, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to Chicago from Michigan during September instead. Flights to Chicago in September, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around £83.

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 £197. 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 £1,064.

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 £285 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights at midday are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of £816.

What is the cheapest Michigan to Chicago flight route?

Fly from Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl to Chicago Midway 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 £169 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 £99 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.

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Best price found	£397
Fastest flight time	1h 19m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Chicago	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Chicago from Michigan in the past 72 hours is £397. The best return flight deal from Michigan to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £527.

The fastest flight from Michigan to Chicago takes 1h 19m

Direct flights go from Michigan to Chicago every day.

There is 1 airport near Chicago: 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 Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 (10.86% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A320-100/200 (9.92%), Airbus A319 (8.38%), and Boeing 737-900 (8.33%).

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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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