$78 Cheap United flights Chicago (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)

Finding cheap one-way United Airlines flights from ORD to DTW from $78 on Expedia is easy — just filter by "Price (lowest to highest)." Alternatively, check out our budget-friendly return fares from $111 for your next getaway.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Start searching one to three months before your departure to get cheap fares on United Airlines flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). You can save 25% by booking your domestic flight 34 to 86 days in advance versus last-minute reservations made 6 to 12 days out. You could also reduce costs by buying your fare on a Sunday, as it's 6% cheaper on average than a Monday, the most expensive day to book.* Nail your timing, and you can enjoy significant savings on domestic journeys.*Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC's global airline sales database.

Jetting off from ORD at 7:45AM UTC-6, the first United Airlines flight to DTW arrives at 10:19AM UTC-5. Traveling early means you'll be less likely to encounter delays.* Not an early riser? The last United Airlines flight from ORD to DTW departs at 9:06PM UTC-6 and touches down at 11:39PM UTC-5.*Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.

Offering a rewarding loyalty program, United Airlines is a top choice for many passengers journeying from ORD to DTW. Plus, as a United Mileage Plus and One Key™ member booking through Expedia, you could earn OneKeyCash™* on eligible flights along with your airline miles.*OneKeyCash™ disclaimer - OneKeyCash™ is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo.