Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to O'Hare International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Detroit.
Flights from DTW to ORD start from 06:00 — the first with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 20:50 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, you can take your pick of 646 weekly Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to O'Hare International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your DTW to ORD flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to O'Hare International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Chicago holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of United States:
American Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With a dependable 80.97% of services arriving on schedule, Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record for DTW to ORD flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to O'Hare International Airport. These are the top stopovers between DTW and ORD:
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Dane County Regional Airport
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight is £51. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £86. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DTW to ORD.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to O'Hare International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Landing cheap flights from DTW to ORD is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, data shows 75.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is approximately 20 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near DTW:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Pick up an O'Hare International Airport rental car and discover Chicago and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
O'Hare International Airport to central Chicago has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 25 miles away.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
August is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to O'Hare International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Chicago in January.
Lock in your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to O'Hare International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DTW to ORD in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Chicago. Around 280 miles away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Indianapolis is another essential stop in United States and is around 160 miles south-east of Chicago. No journey is complete without experiencing The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
