Chicago (MDW) to Detroit (DTW) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Detroit (DTW): Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 227 miles (365 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 24 ways to fly it with one stop, through Grand Rapids, Milwaukee and Indianapolis and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from MDW to DTW
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
Book MDW to DTW with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
MDW to DTW with one stop
24 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Grand Rapids (GRR)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Milwaukee (MKE)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Indianapolis (IND)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Cleveland (CLE)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Louisville (SDF)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Buffalo (BUF)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and American Airlines
- Via Rochester (ROC)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Des Moines (DSM)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Knoxville (TYS)Allegiant Air, then Delta Air Lines
MDW to DTW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MDW to DTW?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Detroit (DTW).
How far is Chicago from Detroit by plane?
Chicago (MDW) and Detroit (DTW) are 227 miles (365 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MDW to DTW award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does MDW to DTW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MDW to DTW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Chicago and Detroit?
The most direct connections are through Grand Rapids (GRR), Milwaukee (MKE), Indianapolis (IND), Cleveland (CLE) and Columbus (CMH). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Saint Louis.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.