Detroit (DTW) to Chicago (ORD) flights
SkyWest Airlines, Envoy Air, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Republic Airline, Endeavor Air, American Airlines fly nonstop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 121 flights a week in July 2026. The 235-mile flight takes about 1h 32m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 235 mi · 378 km
- Flight time
- 1h 32m
- Airlines
- 7
- Seats filled
- 74%
Airlines flying DTW to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 48 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 138,607 | 1h 38m |
| Envoy Air | 27 | Embraer E170, Embraer E175 | 46,077 | 1h 27m |
| Delta Air Lines | 23 | Boeing 717-200, Airbus A319, Boeing 737-900ER | 103,840 | 1h 25m |
| United Airlines | 14 | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 81,083 | 1h 33m |
| Republic Airline | 6 | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 22,482 | 1h 31m |
| Endeavor Air | 2 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 6,725 | 1h 31m |
| American Airlines | 1 | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321 | 5,301 | 1h 34m |
| GoJet AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ550 | 1,492 | 1h 35m |
| PSA AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ700 | 1,091 | 1h 40m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DTW to ORD flight schedule
32 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 18 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:22am and the last at 9:20pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 6289American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:22am | 6:08am | 4 | 57% |
| UA 3416United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 5:25am | 5:55am | 21 | 98% |
| UA 3483United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 5:30am | 5:53am | 5 | 88% |
| UA 4754United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:30am | 5:56am | 5 | 85% |
| AA 6465American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:40am | 7:29am | 31 | 81% |
| UA 5553United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:05am | 7:42am | 10 | 83% |
| DL 4456Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:25am | 7:56am | 26 | 78% |
| UA 426United Airlines | 7:30am | 7:56am | 31 | 71% |
| UA 1338United Airlines | 8:50am | 9:22am | 10 | 80% |
| UA 4726United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:15am | 9:43am | 21 | 67% |
| DL 3673Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:15am | 10:42am | 30 | 86% |
| AA 4103American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 10:24am | 11:00am | 31 | 90% |
| UA 2027United Airlines | 10:30am | 10:59am | 21 | 81% |
| UA 1178United Airlines | 12:35pm | 1:04pm | 21 | 76% |
| DL 1716Delta Air Lines | 12:40pm | 1:08pm | 26 | 76% |
| AA 3977American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 1:06pm | 1:40pm | 27 | 75% |
| DL 5055Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 1:20pm | 1:50pm | 4 | n/a |
| AA 3498American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 1:34pm | 2:07pm | 4 | 80% |
| UA 5381United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 2:07pm | 2:47pm | 31 | 68% |
| DL 2358Delta Air Lines | 3:50pm | 4:17pm | 31 | 73% |
| AA 4697American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 4:08pm | 4:58pm | 23 | 77% |
| UA 3496United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 4:26pm | 5:00pm | 20 | 50% |
| AA 4217American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 4:27pm | 5:01pm | 4 | n/a |
| DL 1084Delta Air Lines | 5:58pm | 6:29pm | 17 | 58% |
| UA 630United Airlines | 6:10pm | 6:43pm | 21 | 43% |
| AA 3980American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 6:11pm | 6:58pm | 4 | 81% |
| UA 5264United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:20pm | 6:57pm | 10 | 67% |
| UA 5483United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:22pm | 7:59pm | 10 | 48% |
| DL 1665Delta Air Lines | 7:58pm | 8:30pm | 31 | 64% |
| AA 4802American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 9:01pm | 9:45pm | 4 | n/a |
| AA 3951American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 9:03pm | 9:41pm | 23 | 60% |
| AA 3500American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 9:20pm | 9:57pm | 4 | 72% |
Is DTW to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 72% of 6,152 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (86%), those around 6pm the least (51%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (40%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 2,481 | 73% | 25 min | 2.8% |
| Delta Air Lines | 1,876 | 69% | 29 min | 3.3% |
| American Airlines | 1,793 | 75% | 25 min | 3.5% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 313 | 86% | |
| 6am to 7am | 432 | 86% | |
| 7am to 8am | 615 | 73% | |
| 8am to 9am | 399 | 74% | |
| 9am to 10am | 452 | 78% | |
| 10am to 11am | 402 | 86% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 297 | 86% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 426 | 69% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 374 | 69% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 321 | 72% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 245 | 76% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 331 | 67% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 404 | 61% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 462 | 51% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 223 | 60% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 368 | 65% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 525 | 42,173 | |
| September 2025 | 520 | 38,673 | |
| October 2025 | 532 | 38,044 | |
| November 2025 | 457 | 29,291 | |
| December 2025 | 439 | 27,819 | |
| January 2026 | 413 | 24,699 | |
| February 2026 | 445 | 27,069 | |
| March 2026 | 481 | 30,254 | |
| April 2026 | 587 | 33,657 | |
| May 2026 | 599 | 38,409 | |
| June 2026 | 519 | 40,081 | |
| July 2026 | 538 | 41,175 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.