Detroit (DTW) to Chicago (ORD), Dec 4–6, 2026: from $135 one way

Detroit (DTW) to Chicago (ORD), Dec 4–6, 2026: from $135 one way on Axel, checked Oct 29, 2026. Lowest published fare: $135 one way, Axel-exclusive, American Airlines, nonstop, Dec 4, 2026, 1 adult, economy, checked Oct 29, 2026. Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

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Route overview: Detroit to Chicago (ORD) flight deals

2026-12-04 · one way · Axel-exclusive $135.00

• American Airlines AA3364: DTW 2026-12-04 13:39:00 → ORD 2026-12-04 14:16:00; nonstop; 97 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-06 · one way · Axel-exclusive $140.00

• United Airlines UA2218: DTW 2026-12-06 07:05:00 → ORD 2026-12-06 07:39:00; nonstop; 94 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-06 · one way · Axel-exclusive $145.00

• Delta Air Lines DL3841: DTW 2026-12-06 07:15:00 → ORD 2026-12-06 07:49:00; nonstop; 94 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-05 · one way · Axel-exclusive $135.00

• American Airlines AA3364: DTW 2026-12-05 13:39:00 → ORD 2026-12-05 14:16:00; nonstop; 97 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-04 · one way · Axel-exclusive $135.00

• American Airlines AA6325: DTW 2026-12-04 21:12:00 → ORD 2026-12-04 22:03:00; nonstop; 111 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-06 · one way · Axel-exclusive $135.00

• American Airlines AA3581: DTW 2026-12-06 16:18:00 → ORD 2026-12-06 16:57:00; nonstop; 99 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-06 · one way · Axel-exclusive $135.00

• American Airlines AA5014: DTW 2026-12-06 06:31:00 → ORD 2026-12-06 07:30:00; nonstop; 119 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-05 · one way · Axel-exclusive $135.00

• American Airlines AA5014: DTW 2026-12-05 06:31:00 → ORD 2026-12-05 07:30:00; nonstop; 119 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-05 · one way · Axel-exclusive $140.00

• United Airlines UA622: DTW 2026-12-05 08:41:00 → ORD 2026-12-05 09:15:00; nonstop; 94 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-04 · one way · Axel-exclusive $140.00

• United Airlines UA622: DTW 2026-12-04 08:41:00 → ORD 2026-12-04 09:15:00; nonstop; 94 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-04 · one way · Axel-exclusive $140.00

• United Airlines UA426: DTW 2026-12-04 18:16:00 → ORD 2026-12-04 18:50:00; nonstop; 94 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-05 · one way · Axel-exclusive $140.00

• United Airlines UA426: DTW 2026-12-05 18:16:00 → ORD 2026-12-05 18:50:00; nonstop; 94 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-06 · one way · Axel-exclusive $140.00

• United Airlines UA426: DTW 2026-12-06 18:16:00 → ORD 2026-12-06 18:50:00; nonstop; 94 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-04 · one way · Axel-exclusive $145.00

• Delta Air Lines DL3902: DTW 2026-12-04 10:20:00 → ORD 2026-12-04 10:59:00; nonstop; 99 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-04 · one way · Axel-exclusive $145.00

• Delta Air Lines DL1084: DTW 2026-12-04 17:56:00 → ORD 2026-12-04 18:26:00; nonstop; 90 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-05 · one way · Axel-exclusive $145.00

• Delta Air Lines DL5201: DTW 2026-12-05 13:34:00 → ORD 2026-12-05 14:04:00; nonstop; 90 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-05 · one way · Axel-exclusive $145.00

• Delta Air Lines DL1665: DTW 2026-12-05 19:58:00 → ORD 2026-12-05 20:28:00; nonstop; 90 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-06 · one way · Axel-exclusive $145.00

• Delta Air Lines DL1084: DTW 2026-12-06 17:56:00 → ORD 2026-12-06 18:26:00; nonstop; 90 minutes. Local airport times.

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