Detroit (DTW) to Chicago (ORD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 234
miles
376
kilometers
203
nautical miles

🕐 57 minutes
Flight Time
🧭 W (268°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
234 374
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
234 374
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
234 351
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
234 351
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
234 468
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
234 351
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This short regional flight of 234 miles is perfect for a quick trip. Many airlines operate smaller aircraft like the Embraer E175 or Bombardier CRJ on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to ORD route connects Detroit, United States with Chicago, United States. This short-haul flight covers 234 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 268° from Detroit. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

🛬 About ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 234 miles (376 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DTW to ORD typically take around 57 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 234 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.