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How long is the flight from Detroit to Chicago?

DTWDetroit
ORDChicago
Flight Time
55 min
Distance
377km

234 miles

Departure
08:05
Arrival
08:00
From

DTWDetroit

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Departure 08:05 · America/Detroit

To

ORDChicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Arrival 08:00 · America/Chicago

Route Details

The flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago 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/Detroit
Arrival Time Zone
America/Chicago

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from Detroit to Chicago?

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

What is the distance from Detroit to Chicago?

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

Is there a direct flight from Detroit to Chicago?

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 Chicago to Detroit.