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Journey information
Overview: Sterling Heights, MI to Chicago, IL flight
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Flights from Sterling Heights, MI to Chicago, IL depart on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $152 (€120) but you can travel from only $50 (€39) by bus.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 241 miles (389 km) distance in 1h 31m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $50 (€39)
Distance 241 miles (389 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $152 (€120) |
Flights per day 32 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 1h 31m |
Cheapest month to travel September |
First flight 05:00 |
Last flight 23:50 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $50 (€39)
The cheapest and fastest flights from Sterling Heights, MI to Chicago, IL
Showing times and prices for Feb 17
Cheapest price
$152
Average price
$276
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Flights per day
2
Distance
389 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Sterling Heights, MI to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sterling Heights, MI to Chicago, IL will cost around $276 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $152.
Fast flights
Of the 2 flights that leave Sterling Heights, MI for Chicago, IL onTue, Feb 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Feb 17 the direct flights cover the 389 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
On Tue, Feb 17 the longest flights will take 1 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
11:36PM1h41
Sterling Heights, MI01:17AMChicago, IL
$1521One-way
0 transfers
12:00PM1h51
Sterling Heights, MI01:51PMChicago, IL
$3991One-way
0 transfers
11:36PM1h41
Sterling Heights, MI01:17AMChicago, IL
$1521One-way
0 transfers
12:00PM1h51
Sterling Heights, MI01:51PMChicago, IL
$3991One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Sterling Heights, MI to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sterling Heights, MI to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, and a flight costs an average of €120.
Distance: 241 miles (389 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
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€243 Average price | €73 Average price | €49 Average price Cheapest |
6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Sterling Heights, MI to Chicago, IL flight times
The table below shows live departures for Sterling Heights, MI to Chicago, IL flights for today, Monday, February 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
Last updated at 1:28 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
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| UA1235 · UA1023 | 2:00 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h55 | 12:55 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| UA1235 · UA675 | 2:00 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h50 | 1:50 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| UA1235 · UA2865 | 2:00 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h50 | 8:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| UA3409 · UA2053 | 2:00 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h43 | 8:43 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| UA1235 · UA617 | 2:00 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h05 | 11:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| UA3409 · UA1598 | 2:00 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h03 | 10:03 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| UA2059 | 2:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h30 | 3:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| AA2582 · AA2319 | 3:11 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h05 | 8:16 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| AA2582 · AA2290 | 3:11 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h10 | 10:21 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| AA2582 · AA725 | 3:11 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h10 | 9:21 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| UA426 | 3:28 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h28 | 4:56 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
 AA3670 | 3:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h30 | 5:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| UA6251 · UA1807 | 4:00 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h53 | 1:53 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| UA6251 · UA477 | 4:00 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h05 | 11:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| UA6251 · UA2197 | 4:00 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h28 | 3:28 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| UA3706 · UA2485 · UA1625 | 4:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h10 | 12:50 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
| UA3706 · UA661 | 4:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h48 | 12:28 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| UA3706 · UA533 | 4:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h20 | 11:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| UA3706 · UA2233 · UA2155 | 4:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h15 | 12:55 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
| UA3706 · UA1355 · UA1046 | 4:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h41 | 2:21 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
| AA3195 · AA2290 | 4:55 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h26 | 10:21 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| AA3195 · AA2420 | 4:55 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h03 | 11:58 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
 AA4707+AA1510 | 5:00 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h24 | 12:24 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| AA4707+AA2041 | 5:00 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h56 | 2:56 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| AA4707+AA2800 | 5:00 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h09 | 10:09 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| AA4707 · AA4692 | 5:00 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h52 | 1:52 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| AA3428 | 6:02 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h31 | 7:33 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| UA5381 | 7:20 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h30 | 8:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| UA6190 · UA3997 · UA5967 | 7:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h19 | 3:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
| UA6190 · UA1738 | 7:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h03 | 5:43 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| UA6190 · UA2497 | 7:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h01 | 12:41 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| UA6190 · UA3997 · UA3689 | 7:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h19 | 2:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
| AA2376 · AA1917 | 8:37 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h03 | 1:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| AA3310 · AA2364 | 9:01 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h24 | 3:25 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| AA3310 · AA1573 | 9:01 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h35 | 5:36 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| AA3310 · AA2495 | 9:01 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h30 | 4:31 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| AA3310 · AA1912 | 9:01 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h59 | 4:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| UA3425 · UA546 | 9:38 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h56 | 3:34 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| UA4020 · UA1293 | 9:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h24 | 5:04 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| UA302 · UA377 | 9:43 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h16 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| UA302 · UA2258 | 9:43 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h09 | 4:52 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| AA4115 | 10:33 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h32 | 12:05 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| UA4718 | 11:05 PM Flint | 1h26 | 12:31 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| UA4673 | 11:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h30 | 12:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| Tuesday, February 17 | ||||||
| UA3584 · UA1738 | 12:43 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h00 | 5:43 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| AA1297 · AA1039 | 12:54 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h12 | 6:06 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
| 12:00 PM Sterling Heights, MI | 1h51 | 1:51 PM Chicago, IL | 0 transfersDirect | ||
This is the last flight of the day. | ||||||
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FAQs: Sterling Heights, MI to Chicago, IL Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sterling Heights, MI to Chicago, IL by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chicago, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap plane tickets from Sterling Heights, MI to Chicago, IL can start from as little as $152 (€120) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Sterling Heights, MI to Chicago, IL is $308 (€243) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by plane from Sterling Heights, MI to Chicago, IL is 1h 31m to travel the 241 miles (389 km) long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest flight from Sterling Heights, MI to Chicago, IL leaves at 5:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from Sterling Heights, MI to Chicago, IL leaves at 11:50 PM.
Flights from Sterling Heights, MI to Chicago, IL generally leave from Detroit Wayne County Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.Detroit Wayne County Airport is 1 miles (3 km) away from Sterling Heights, MI city centre and O'Hare International Airport is 1 miles (3 km) from Chicago, IL city centre.
The cheapest month for a flight from Sterling Heights, MI to Chicago, IL is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Sterling Heights, MI and Chicago, IL including taking a bus, train, and flight.
Since neither Sterling Heights, MI nor Chicago, IL are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
There is a time difference of 1 h between Sterling Heights, MI and Chicago, IL all year round.
The best events to attend in Chicago, IL include:
- Chicago Air and Water Show, an exhilarating display of military and civilian aircraft performing daring maneuvers over Lake Michigan
- Lollapalooza, a massive music festival featuring top artists across multiple genres in Grant Park
- Chicago Gourmet, a premier culinary event celebrating the city's vibrant food scene with tastings, cooking demonstrations, and wine pairings.
The best holidays to experience in Chicago, IL include:
- Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer with vibrant outdoor activities and events
- Independence Day, spectacular fireworks and festive celebrations throughout the city
- Labor Day, a lively atmosphere with various festivals and pleasant weather.
The best season to visit Chicago, IL is Spring or Summer. The best weather to explore Chicago, IL is during May-September.
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.
popular airports
Popular airports from Sterling Heights, MI to Chicago, IL
Sterling Heights
Chicago
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ATM
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Distance to city center
3 km
Car connection
I-190, Exit 1Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
- Shops are located in all terminals, including duty-free and brands like Hudson and MAC Cosmetics.
Parking
- Parking available with options including hourly, daily, and economy lots, approximately 2.85€ ($3) per hour.
Dining
- Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and intertiol. Top options include Tortas Frontera and Publican Tavern.
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, toilets
WC
- Available throughout the airport.
Hotel
- Hotels such as Hilton Chicago O'Hare are located on airport grounds, with others like the Hyatt Regency nearby.
Shower
- Showers are available in some lounges, such as the United Club, but access may require a fee or membership.
Lounge
- Lounges available, including United Club and American Airlines Admirals Club.
Lost and Found Office
- Lost and Found located in terminal 1, near the baggage claim area.
Car Rental
- Car rental services are available at the Multi-Modal Facility, with companies like Hertz and Avis.
Public transit options for O'Hare International Airport
- CTA Blue Line, O'Hare Station, 45 minutes to city center
Amenities at airport
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeCar Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
4 kmCar connection
I-55, exit Cicero AveWifi
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
- Shops are available in all concourses, including Hudson News and Chicago Market.
Parking
- Parking available, short-term and long-term, approximately 2€ per hour.
Dining
- Restaurants are available, including locations like Concourse A and B with options like Harry Caray's and Potbelly Sandwich Shop.
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
- Ramps, toilets
WC
- Available throughout all concourses and terminals.
Hotel
- Hotels are available within walking distance, such as the Hyatt Place Chicago Midway Airport.
Lounge
- Lounges available, including the USO Lounge for military personnel.
Lost and Found Office
- Lost and Found located in the main terminal, near baggage claim.
Car Rental
- Car rental services are available on-site, with companies like Avis, Budget, and Hertz.
Public transit options for Midway International Airport
- CTA Orange Line, Midway station, 13 km
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