Flights from Des Moines Flights to Chicago

Direct flights from Des Moines to Chicago

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Last updated on: 04-05-2026

Des Moines

United States

DSM

Des Moines International Airport

Chicago

United States

ORD

O'Hare International Airport

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Distance

297 miles · (478 km)

Flight time

1 hour and 34 minutes

Airlines

American Airlines
United Airlines

Alliances

Oneworld
SkyTeam
Star Alliance

Classes

Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class

Aircrafts

Airbus A319
Airbus A320-100/200
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing 737 MAX 9
Boeing 737-700
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-900
Bombardier CRJ 550
Canadair Regional Jet 700
Embraer 170
Embraer 175

Des Moines to Chicago Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Des Moines to Chicago. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from DSM to ORD, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Chicago

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Known for its continental climate, Chicago features hot, humid summers with temperatures above 30°C (86°F) and cold, snowy winters that often drop below 0°C (32°F). This striking seasonal contrast offers travelers a variety of activities, from summer hiking to winter sports, ensuring year-round appeal.

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The best time to visit Chicago is from March to November, covering spring, summer, and fall. While summer can be hot, it also sees slightly more rainfall than other seasons.

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Airlines flying from Des Moines to Chicago

Airline-specific flight schedules from Des Moines to Chicago

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Des Moines DSM to Chicago ORD. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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American Airlines (AA)

United Airlines (UA)

American Airlines flight schedulefrom Des Moines to Chicago

American Airlines is a member of Oneworld

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United Airlines flight schedulefrom Des Moines to Chicago

United Airlines is a member of Star Alliance

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Des Moines to Chicago Flights

Flights from DSM to ORD are operated 85 times a week, with an average of 12 flights per day. Departure times vary between 05:00 - 20:30. The earliest flight departs at 05:00, the last flight departs at 20:30. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Des Moines to Chicago takes 1 hour and 34 minutes. The flight distance between Des Moines and Chicago is 297 miles (or 478 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Chicago?

There are 2 airports in Chicago: O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW).

How many flights per week are there from DSM to ORD?

There are 85 flights per week flying from Des Moines to Chicago (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Des Moines to Chicago?

1 hour and 34 minutes is the average flight time from Des Moines to Chicago.

How far is Chicago from Des Moines?

The distance from Des Moines to Chicago is 297 miles (478 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from DSM airport to ORD airport?

American Airlines and United Airlines are flying nonstop from Des Moines to Chicago.

What alliances have direct flights from Des Moines to Chicago?

Oneworld and Star Alliance are flying nonstop from Des Moines to Chicago.

What classes are available from Des Moines to Chicago?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Des Moines to Chicago?

Aircraft types that fly from Des Moines to Chicago:

Airbus A319
Airbus A320-100/200
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing 737 MAX 9
Boeing 737-700
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-900
Bombardier CRJ 550
Canadair Regional Jet 700
Embraer 170
Embraer 175

What is the earliest flight departing from Des Moines to Chicago?

The earliest flight departs at 05:00 from Des Moines and arrives at 06:29 at Chicago.

What is the latest flight available from Des Moines to Chicago?

The latest flight departs at 20:30 from Des Moines and arrives at 22:13 at Chicago.

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Non-stop flights from DSM to ORD

297 miles (478 km) · 1h 34m

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