Flight Time from Chicago to Detroit
The flight from Chicago to Detroit covers about 238 mi and takes roughly 56 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Chicago and Detroit are about 238 mi (384 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 291 mi (468 km), a drive of about 5 hr 12 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 56 min.
| Straight-line distance | 238 mi / 384 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 291 mi / 468 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 12 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 56 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $36 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 42.114, -85.357 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Chicago to Detroit is about 238 mi (384 km) in a straight line, and roughly 291 mi (468 km) by road.