How far is Chicago, IL, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 228 miles / 367 kilometers / 198 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago (MDW) is 265 miles / 426 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 2 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 228.346 miles
- 367.487 kilometers
- 198.427 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 227.763 miles
- 366.548 kilometers
- 197.920 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Detroit to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Chicago?
The time difference between Detroit and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Detroit to Chicago generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 129 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Southwest Airlines |