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How long is the flight from Chicago to Detroit?

ORDChicago
DTWDetroit
Flight Time
55 min
Distance
377km

234 miles

Departure
04:50
Arrival
06:45
From

ORDChicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Departure 04:50 · America/Chicago

To

DTWDetroit

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Arrival 06:45 · America/Detroit

Route Details

The flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit covers a distance of approximately 377 kilometers (234 miles).

Direct flights typically take around 55 min, though actual flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, and air traffic.

Time Zone Information

Departure Time Zone
America/Chicago
Arrival Time Zone
America/Detroit

Flight times shown account for local time zones at departure and arrival airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from Chicago to Detroit?

A direct flight from Chicago to Detroit takes around 55 min. Actual flight times vary with the aircraft type, the weather conditions and air traffic.

What is the distance from Chicago to Detroit?

The distance from Chicago to Detroit is about 377 kilometers (234 miles) as the crow flies.

Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Detroit?

Where the route is served nonstop, the flight takes around 55 min. On an itinerary with a connection, add the time spent on the ground at the layover airport.

Return Flight

Travelling the other way? Check the flight time from Detroit to Chicago.