Direct flights from Detroit to Chicago
42 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from DTW to MDW.
Flight time: about 46m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Detroit local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA1725 | 7:58a | 44m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1845 | 8:18a | 46m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1845 | 8:33a | 46m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA3667 | 8:41a | 53m | Sat |
| Delta EDV4684 | 8:58a | 46m | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| Southwest SWA1725 | 9:01a | 48m | Wed |
| Delta EDV4684 | 9:19a | 49m | Mon–Tue |
| Southwest SWA1725 | 9:27a | 41m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1725 | 9:38a | 46m | Tue |
| Delta EDV4684 | 10:33a | 55m | Fri |
| Delta EDV4684 | 10:42a | 40m | Sat |
| Delta EDV4688 | 12:32p | 45m | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri |
| Delta EDV4688 | 12:42p | 39m | Sun |
| Delta EDV4688 | 12:51p | 46m | Tue, Sat |
| Southwest SWA1359 | 1:04p | 56m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA1359 | 1:11p | 51m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2135 | 1:27p | 44m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2135 | 2:07p | 43m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA684 | 3:30p | 44m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4477 | 3:59p | 51m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA4700 | 5:22p | 42m | Sat |
| Delta EDV4677 | 6:20p | 40m | Sat–Sun |
| Delta EDV4677 | 6:31p | 52m | Mon–Wed |
| Southwest SWA3412 | 7:21p | 46m | Tue |
| Delta EDV4677 | 7:28p | 52m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA893 | 7:37p | 45m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA860 | 7:43p | 45m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3412 | 7:56p | 46m | Wed |
| Delta EDV4677 | 8:06p | 31m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1849 | 9:00p | 49m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA893 | 9:05p | 50m | Mon |
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Nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago (MDW)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) has 42 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Delta and Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of DTW and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Detroit to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 46m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Chicago?
Driving from Detroit to Chicago takes about 4h 17m, covering roughly 283 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 46m.