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Route overview: Detroit to Chicago (ORD) flight deals

Detroit (DTW) to Chicago (ORD), Nov 25–26, 2026: from $325 round trip

Detroit (DTW) to Chicago (ORD), Nov 25–26, 2026: from $325 round trip on Axel, checked Oct 29, 2026. Lowest published fare: $325 round trip, Axel-exclusive, American Airlines, nonstop, Nov 25–26, 2026, 1 adult, economy, checked Oct 29, 2026.

DTW → ORD1 adulteconomyRound trip

6 flight options · 3 airlines

Nonstop flights

Wed, Nov 25 – Thu, Nov 26

American Airlines
6:42 amDTW
1h 48m
Nonstop
7:30 amORD
American Airlines
1:14 pmORD
1h 34m
Nonstop
3:48 pmDTW

Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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Wed, Nov 25 – Thu, Nov 26

United Airlines
6:15 amDTW
1h 42m
Nonstop
6:57 amORD
United Airlines
1:55 pmORD
1h 40m
Nonstop
4:35 pmDTW

Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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Wed, Nov 25 – Thu, Nov 26

Delta Air Lines
10:10 amDTW
1h 29m
Nonstop
10:39 amORD
Delta Air Lines
5:02 pmORD
1h 22m
Nonstop
7:24 pmDTW

Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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Wed, Nov 25 – Thu, Nov 26

American Airlines
4:18 pmDTW
1h 39m
Nonstop
4:57 pmORD
American Airlines
1:14 pmORD
1h 34m
Nonstop
3:48 pmDTW

Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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Wed, Nov 25 – Thu, Nov 26

United Airlines
12:30 pmDTW
1h 37m
Nonstop
1:07 pmORD
United Airlines
1:55 pmORD
1h 40m
Nonstop
4:35 pmDTW

Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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Wed, Nov 25 – Thu, Nov 26

Delta Air Lines
1:27 pmDTW
1h 32m
Nonstop
1:59 pmORD
Delta Air Lines
5:02 pmORD
1h 22m
Nonstop
7:24 pmDTW

Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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Hotels for these nights (Nov 25–26, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Hyatt Place Chicago/Wicker Park · 4★ LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton · 5★ The Langham, Chicago

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All dates for this routeNov 24, 2026 · Return optionsNov 26, 2026 · Return optionsHotels in Chicago with Axel
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Detroit (DTW) to Chicago (ORD), Nov 25–26, 2026: from $325 round trip on Axel, checked Oct 29, 2026. Lowest published fare: $325 round trip, Axel-exclusive, American Airlines, nonstop, Nov 25–26, 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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Exact travel datesAirlineFlightsTimes, duration, stopsTotal pricePrice issued (UTC)
2026-11-25 → 2026-11-26American AirlinesAA5003 / AA358106:42:00→07:30:00 1h 48m nonstop · 13:14:00→15:48:00 1h 34m nonstopAxel-exclusive $325.002026-10-29T01:10:49Z
2026-11-25 → 2026-11-26United AirlinesUA3501 / UA591906:15:00→06:57:00 1h 42m nonstop · 13:55:00→16:35:00 1h 40m nonstopAxel-exclusive $338.002026-10-29T01:10:49Z
2026-11-25 → 2026-11-26Delta Air LinesDL3902 / DL235810:10:00→10:39:00 1h 29m nonstop · 17:02:00→19:24:00 1h 22m nonstopAxel-exclusive $351.002026-10-29T01:10:49Z
2026-11-25 → 2026-11-26American AirlinesAA3581 / AA358116:18:00→16:57:00 1h 39m nonstop · 13:14:00→15:48:00 1h 34m nonstopAxel-exclusive $325.002026-10-29T01:10:49Z
2026-11-25 → 2026-11-26United AirlinesUA3536 / UA591912:30:00→13:07:00 1h 37m nonstop · 13:55:00→16:35:00 1h 40m nonstopAxel-exclusive $338.002026-10-29T01:10:49Z
2026-11-25 → 2026-11-26Delta Air LinesDL1716 / DL235813:27:00→13:59:00 1h 32m nonstop · 17:02:00→19:24:00 1h 22m nonstopAxel-exclusive $351.002026-10-29T01:10:49Z

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Route overview: Detroit to Chicago (ORD) flight deals

2026-11-25 → 2026-11-26 · Axel-exclusive $325.00

  • American Airlines AA5003: DTW 2026-11-25 06:42:00 → ORD 2026-11-25 07:30:00; nonstop; 108 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA3581: ORD 2026-11-26 13:14:00 → DTW 2026-11-26 15:48:00; nonstop; 94 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-25 → 2026-11-26 · Axel-exclusive $338.00

  • United Airlines UA3501: DTW 2026-11-25 06:15:00 → ORD 2026-11-25 06:57:00; nonstop; 102 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA5919: ORD 2026-11-26 13:55:00 → DTW 2026-11-26 16:35:00; nonstop; 100 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-25 → 2026-11-26 · Axel-exclusive $351.00

  • Delta Air Lines DL3902: DTW 2026-11-25 10:10:00 → ORD 2026-11-25 10:39:00; nonstop; 89 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Delta Air Lines DL2358: ORD 2026-11-26 17:02:00 → DTW 2026-11-26 19:24:00; nonstop; 82 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-25 → 2026-11-26 · Axel-exclusive $325.00

  • American Airlines AA3581: DTW 2026-11-25 16:18:00 → ORD 2026-11-25 16:57:00; nonstop; 99 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA3581: ORD 2026-11-26 13:14:00 → DTW 2026-11-26 15:48:00; nonstop; 94 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-25 → 2026-11-26 · Axel-exclusive $338.00

  • United Airlines UA3536: DTW 2026-11-25 12:30:00 → ORD 2026-11-25 13:07:00; nonstop; 97 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA5919: ORD 2026-11-26 13:55:00 → DTW 2026-11-26 16:35:00; nonstop; 100 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-25 → 2026-11-26 · Axel-exclusive $351.00

  • Delta Air Lines DL1716: DTW 2026-11-25 13:27:00 → ORD 2026-11-25 13:59:00; nonstop; 92 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Delta Air Lines DL2358: ORD 2026-11-26 17:02:00 → DTW 2026-11-26 19:24:00; nonstop; 82 minutes. Local airport times.

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