Chicago (MDW) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Endeavor Air, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with about 40 flights a week in July 2026. The 228-mile flight takes about 1h 6m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 228 mi · 367 km
- Flight time
- 1h 6m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 71%
Airlines flying MDW to DTW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Air | 21 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 38,732 | 1h 9m |
| Southwest Airlines | 19 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 119,710 | 1h 3m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 11,283 | 1h 9m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to DTW flight schedule
13 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:55am and the last at 6:42pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 1799Southwest Airlines | 7:55am | 10:15am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 986Southwest Airlines | 8:00am | 10:20am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1072Southwest Airlines | 8:15am | 10:30am | 16 | 81% |
| WN 4079Southwest Airlines | 8:35am | 10:55am | 8 | n/a |
| DL 4674Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 9:24am | 11:40am | 31 | 84% |
| WN 4225Southwest Airlines | 12:50pm | 3:00pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 973Southwest Airlines | 1:00pm | 3:10pm | 12 | 83% |
| DL 4688Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 1:25pm | 3:42pm | 31 | 83% |
| WN 267Southwest Airlines | 2:40pm | 4:45pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 106Southwest Airlines | 6:20pm | 8:30pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 4970Southwest Airlines | 6:35pm | 8:45pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 649Southwest Airlines | 6:40pm | 8:50pm | 12 | 36% |
| DL 4690Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 6:42pm | 9:00pm | 30 | 67% |
Is MDW to DTW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 2,109 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (88%), those around 7pm the least (63%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (64%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,063 | 75% | 25 min | 1.4% |
| Southwest Airlines | 1,046 | 74% | 15 min | 1.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 109 | 88% | |
| 8am to 9am | 71 | 90% | |
| 9am to 10am | 449 | 78% | |
| 10am to 11am | 83 | 94% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 87 | 69% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 452 | 77% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 67 | 70% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 50 | 66% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 456 | 66% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 123 | 63% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 58 | 76% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 182 | 17,035 | |
| September 2025 | 179 | 15,086 | |
| October 2025 | 186 | 15,728 | |
| November 2025 | 160 | 11,774 | |
| December 2025 | 167 | 13,566 | |
| January 2026 | 166 | 10,649 | |
| February 2026 | 159 | 11,180 | |
| March 2026 | 172 | 12,718 | |
| April 2026 | 176 | 13,932 | |
| May 2026 | 179 | 15,750 | |
| June 2026 | 174 | 16,299 | |
| July 2026 | 178 | 16,008 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.