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Chicago to Detroit (MDW-DTW): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop between Chicago (MDW) and Detroit (DTW), roughly 23 times a week. Because so many carriers compete on this route, premium seats turn over daily, and upgrade or award space can open and close within hours. 2LNR tracks confirmed availability on every MDW to DTW departure, so you know which flights have space before you book.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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Nonstop flights a week
228 mi
Nonstop distance
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every MDW to DTW departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Chicago to Detroit to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each MDW to DTW departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Plan on the map

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Airlines flying Chicago to Detroit nonstop

Carriers operating MDW to DTW nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • Delta Air Lines
  • Southwest Airlines
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Frequently asked questions about MDW to DTW

How far is Detroit from Chicago?
MDW to DTW covers about 228 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MDW to DTW?
Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines fly the route nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on both of them.
How many flights a week are there from MDW to DTW?
About 23 nonstop flights a week run between Chicago and Detroit in the current schedule, operated by Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on MDW to DTW?
Open the MDW to DTW calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Chicago to Detroit route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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