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Des Moines International Airport to Chicago flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Des Moines International Airport to Chicago over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AED 393 and round-trip from AED 809. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        DSM 7:31 PM
        1h 38m
        Nonstop
        ORD 9:09 PM
        Des Moines - Chicago | Sat, Oct 10 | American Airlines
        ORD 10:40 PM
        1h 34m
        Nonstop
        DSM 12:14 AM
        Chicago - Des Moines | Mon, Oct 12 | American Airlines
        AED 864 AED 1,246
        31% off
        31% off
        AED 1,246 AED 864
      • DSM 1:58 PM
        1h 46m
        Nonstop
        ORD 3:44 PM
        Des Moines - Chicago | Mon, Nov 2 | American Airlines
        ORD 7:14 AM
        1h 32m
        Nonstop
        DSM 8:46 AM
        Chicago - Des Moines | Mon, Nov 9 | American Airlines
        AED 870 AED 1,246
        30% off
        30% off
        AED 1,246 AED 870
      • DSM 9:26 AM
        1h 44m
        Nonstop
        ORD 11:10 AM
        Des Moines - Chicago | Tue, Oct 20 | American Airlines
        ORD 7:17 AM
        1h 39m
        Nonstop
        DSM 8:56 AM
        Chicago - Des Moines | Thu, Oct 22 | American Airlines
        AED 870 AED 1,246
        30% off
        30% off
        AED 1,246 AED 870
      • DSM 7:31 PM
        1h 38m
        Nonstop
        ORD 9:09 PM
        Des Moines - Chicago | Wed, Oct 28 | American Airlines
        ORD 7:17 AM
        1h 39m
        Nonstop
        DSM 8:56 AM
        Chicago - Des Moines | Sat, Oct 31 | American Airlines
        AED 871
        30% off
        AED 1,246 AED 871
      • DSM 7:29 AM
        1h 41m
        Nonstop
        ORD 9:10 AM
        Des Moines - Chicago | Sat, Oct 24 | American Airlines
        ORD 7:17 AM
        1h 39m
        Nonstop
        DSM 8:56 AM
        Chicago - Des Moines | Mon, Oct 26 | American Airlines
        AED 871
        30% off
        AED 1,246 AED 871
      • DSM 7:31 PM
        1h 38m
        Nonstop
        ORD 9:09 PM
        Des Moines - Chicago | Thu, Oct 22 | American Airlines
        ORD 7:17 AM
        1h 39m
        Nonstop
        DSM 8:56 AM
        Chicago - Des Moines | Mon, Oct 26 | American Airlines
        AED 872
        30% off
        AED 1,246 AED 872
      • DSM 10:22 AM
        6h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:32 PM
        Des Moines - Chicago | Tue, Oct 27 | Delta Air Lines
        MDW 10:01 AM
        4h 24m
        1 stop
        DSM 2:25 PM
        Chicago - Des Moines | Tue, Nov 3 | Delta Air Lines
        AED 809
        35% off
        AED 1,246 AED 809
      • DSM 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        Des Moines - Chicago | Mon, Oct 5 | Normal Airline
        CHI 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        DSM 4:00 PM
        Chicago - Des Moines | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        DSM 7:12 AM
        1h 52m
        Nonstop
        ORD 9:04 AM
        Des Moines - Chicago | Mon, Nov 2 | American Airlines
        AED 398 AED 1,565
        75% off
        75% off
        AED 1,565 AED 398
      • DSM 7:29 AM
        1h 41m
        Nonstop
        ORD 9:10 AM
        Des Moines - Chicago | Thu, Oct 29 | American Airlines
        AED 436 AED 1,565
        72% off
        72% off
        AED 1,565 AED 436
      • DSM 1:58 PM
        1h 46m
        Nonstop
        ORD 3:44 PM
        Des Moines - Chicago | Wed, Nov 11 | American Airlines
        AED 436 AED 1,565
        72% off
        72% off
        AED 1,565 AED 436
      • DSM 7:31 PM
        1h 38m
        Nonstop
        ORD 9:09 PM
        Des Moines - Chicago | Thu, Oct 22 | American Airlines
        AED 436
        72% off
        AED 1,565 AED 436
      • DSM 7:29 AM
        1h 41m
        Nonstop
        ORD 9:10 AM
        Des Moines - Chicago | Tue, Oct 27 | American Airlines
        AED 437
        72% off
        AED 1,565 AED 437
      • DSM 9:25 AM
        1h 45m
        Nonstop
        ORD 11:10 AM
        Des Moines - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | American Airlines
        AED 440
        72% off
        AED 1,565 AED 440
      • DSM 9:25 AM
        1h 45m
        Nonstop
        ORD 11:10 AM
        Des Moines - Chicago | Thu, Nov 5 | American Airlines
        AED 447
        71% off
        AED 1,565 AED 447
      • DSM 2:51 PM
        6h 44m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:35 PM
        Des Moines - Chicago | Fri, Nov 13 | Frontier Airlines
        AED 393
        75% off
        AED 1,565 AED 393
      • DSM 10:57 AM
        5h 50m
        1 stop
        MDW 4:47 PM
        Des Moines - Chicago | Tue, Oct 6 | Delta Air Lines
        AED 1,095
        30% off
        AED 1,565 AED 1,095
      • DSM 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        Des Moines - Chicago | Mon, Oct 5 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Des Moines International Airport to Chicago are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Which airlines are the most popular for Des Moines International Airport to Chicago flights?

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Flight Schedule from Des Moines International Airport to Chicago

Check the schedule for flights from Des Moines International Airport to Chicago and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. UA6040

    Des Moines International Airport

    12:52 PM

    DSM

    1h 38m

    2:30 PM

    ORD

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  2. AA4510

    Des Moines International Airport

    7:31 PM

    DSM

    1h 38m

    9:09 PM

    ORD

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  3. UA2770

    Des Moines International Airport

    6:55 PM

    DSM

    1h 38m

    8:33 PM

    ORD

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  4. UA2668

    Des Moines International Airport

    8:00 AM

    DSM

    1h 40m

    9:40 AM

    ORD

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  5. AA4383

    Des Moines International Airport

    7:05 AM

    DSM

    1h 55m

    9:00 AM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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  6. DL5414

    Des Moines International Airport

    6:20 AM

    DSM

    1h 49m

    Nonstop

    9:09 AM

    DTW

    S M T W T F S
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  7. DL5327

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    10:10 AM

    DTW

    1h 29m

    Nonstop

    10:39 AM

    ORD

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What to know about flights from Des Moines International Airport to Chicago?

Cheapest round-trip ticket price AED 841
Cheapest one-way flight price AED 393
Off-season for travel September
Peak season for travel July

FAQs for Des Moines International Airport to Chicago Flights

  • When is peak season for travel to Chicago?

    ؜The peak travel time for visiting Chicago is October. During this time, flights from Des Moines International Airport to Chicago are the most expensive. Cheap tickets can still be booked on Trip.com.
  • Flights from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to O'Hare International Airport (CHI) take around 1 hour 33 minutes.
  • The earliest flight departs from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) at 07:08 and arrives in Chicago (ORD) at 08:39.
  • The latest flight departs from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) at 18:25 and arrives in Chicago (ORD) at 19:59.
    • The distance from O'Hare International Airport to downtown is about 25 km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Chicago Midway International Airport to downtown is about 14 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • Yes. United Airlines and American Airlines operate direct flights from Des Moines International Airport to Chicago. The average flight time is approximately 1 hour, with about 9 flights per week. Actual schedules may vary by season.
  • The cheapest one-way flight from Des Moines International Airport to Chicago currently starts from AED 393, with round-trip fares from AED 809. The lowest fare is offered by Frontier Airlines departing on Fri, Nov 13; prices are subject to availability.
  • Yes. The average flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Chicago is about 57 minutes. Actual flight time may vary due to routing, weather, and air traffic.
  • Currently, multiple airlines offer flights from Des Moines International Airport to Chicago, including: United Airlines American Airlines The selected airlines are based on Trip.com user booking data from the past 90 days.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Des Moines International Airport to Chicago is AED 766, and the average round-trip fare is AED 1,333. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • The earliest flight from Des Moines International Airport to Chicago departs at 05:10, and the latest one departs at 19:58. There are approximately 13 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before your trip.
  • Flights from Des Moines International Airport to Chicago usually arrive at Chicago Midway International Airport and O'Hare International Airport. O'Hare International Airport is the most convenient option for this route.

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