Cheap flights Chicago (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)
Chicago to Detroit is a 280-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | MDW → DTW | $138 | $122 | $259 |
| Cheapest combo | MDW → DTW | $138 | $122 | $259 |
Departure airports near Chicago
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to DTW | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDW — Chicago | 10.2 mi / 15m | $68 | $138 | $205 |
| ORD — Chicago | 18.4 mi / 24m | $86 | $128 | $215 |
| SBN — South Bend | 80.8 mi / 1h 17m | $92 | $131 | $223 |
Arrival airports near Detroit
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from MDW | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTW — Detroit | 20.9 mi / 27m | $54 | $138 | $191 |
| FNT — Flint | 66.7 mi / 1h 3m | $152 | $138 | $290 |
| TOL — Toledo | 76.2 mi / 1h 13m | $173 | $137 | $310 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 280 miles, 4h 36m, and an estimated $49 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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