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How long does it take to drive from Chicago, Illinois to Detroit, Michigan? View a map with the drive time between Chicago, IL and Detroit, MI to plan the duration of your next road trip.
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Flight route: 222.47 mi (358.04 km) (0h 55min) The flight distance between the nearest airports Chicago and Detroit is 222.47 mi (358.04 km). This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 0h 55min. Similar flight routes: MDW → TOL, MDW → CLE, MDW → MBS, MDW → FWA, ORD → DTW. Bearing: 81.98° (E)
Distance from Chicago to Detroit (Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 234 miles / 377 kilometers / 204 nautical miles. See also a map, estimated flight duration, carbon dioxide emissions and the time difference between Chicago and Detroit.
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The calculated flying distance from Chicago to Detroit is equal to 238 miles which is equal to 384 km. If you want to go by car, the driving distance between Chicago and Detroit is 459.73 km. If you ride your car with an average speed of 112 kilometers/hour (70 miles/h), travel time will be 04 hours 06 minutes.
