How many flights depart from Des Moines to Chicago on average per day?

The number of flights available between Des Moines and Chicago is 35 per day as of March 2026. The most frequent departure time is 1:00PM, with 44% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to Chicago?

Delta, Southwest, and Allegiant Air are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Chicago

How many flights depart from Des Moines to Chicago on average per week?

As of March 2026, 248 flights take off from Des Moines and land in Chicago each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Tue, with 19% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Chicago?

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Chicago were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Chicago?

There are 2 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Chicago as of March 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Chicago?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Chicago.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Des Moines and Chicago?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $196 to $422. The lowest price recently found on this route was $193.

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2:16 pm - 8:37 pm

DSM

ORD

6h 21m

1 stop

7:45 pm - 3:15 pm

ORD

DSM

19h 30m

1 stop

$193Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

2:16 pm - 8:37 pm

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ORD

6h 21m

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6:55 am - 3:15 pm

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32h 20m

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$205Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

5:01 pm - 6:50 pm

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ORD

1h 49mnonstop

10:29 pm - 11:49 pm

ORD

DSM

1h 20mnonstop

$208American Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

5:30 am - 6:55 am

DSM

MDW

1h 25mnonstop

10:00 am - 11:25 am

MDW

DSM

1h 25mnonstop

$209Southwest

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

5:30 am - 6:55 am

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MDW

1h 25mnonstop

10:00 am - 11:25 am

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DSM

1h 25mnonstop

$210Southwest

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

8:03 pm - 9:46 pm

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ORD

1h 43mnonstop

10:29 pm - 11:49 pm

ORD

DSM

1h 20mnonstop

$211American Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

4:23 pm - 7:52 pm

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ORD

3h 29m

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2:00 pm - 8:36 pm

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DSM

6h 36m

1 stop

$229Delta

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

6:10 am - 12:43 pm

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MDW

6h 33m

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9:29 am - 3:41 pm

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6h 12m

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$273Delta

Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20

4:25 pm - 9:21 am

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RFD

16h 56m

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10:22 am - 10:22 pm

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DSM

12h 00m

1 stop

$382Allegiant Air

Tue, May 26 - Thu, May 28

4:25 pm - 9:21 am

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RFD

16h 56m

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10:22 am - 10:22 pm

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DSM

12h 00m

1 stop

$388Allegiant Air

Tue, May 26 - Thu, May 28

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Chicago

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American Airlines

May 6

DSM5:01 pmDes Moines

1h 49m

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

May 13

ORD10:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

1h 20m

DSM11:49 pmDes Moines

$208

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May 6

DSM8:03 pmDes Moines

1h 43m

ORD9:46 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

May 13

ORD10:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

1h 20m

DSM11:49 pmDes Moines

$211

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May 6

DSM2:02 pmDes Moines

5h 20m

1 stop

ORD7:22 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

May 13

ORD10:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

1h 20m

DSM11:49 pmDes Moines

$243

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Apr 27

DSM2:04 pmDes Moines

19h 58m

2 stops

ORD10:02 amChicago O'Hare Intl

May 5

ORD9:42 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

15h 49m

1 stop

DSM1:31 pmDes Moines

$285

Frontier

Apr 24

DSM2:04 pmDes Moines

24h 18m

2 stops

ORD2:22 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

May 5

ORD9:42 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

15h 49m

1 stop

DSM1:31 pmDes Moines

$303

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Apr 3

DSM8:14 pmDes Moines

28h 24m

1 stop

ORD12:38 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 12

ORD4:21 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 53m

2 stops

DSM7:14 pmDes Moines

$459

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2:16 pm-8:37 pm

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$193

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6:55 am-3:15 pm

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$205

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Des Moines

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5:01 pm-6:50 pm

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10:29 pm-11:49 pm

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10:00 am-11:25 am

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$209

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5:30 am-6:55 am

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$210

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Wed 5/6

8:03 pm-9:46 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/13

10:29 pm-11:49 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$211

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

4:23 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop3h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/13

2:00 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$229

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DSMMDW

Des Moines

Thu 4/16

6:10 am-12:43 pm

1 stop6h 33m

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Mon 4/20

9:29 am-3:41 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$273

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DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Tue 5/26

4:25 pm-9:21 am

1 stop16h 56m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Thu 5/28

10:22 am-10:22 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$382

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Tue 5/26

4:25 pm-9:21 am

1 stop16h 56m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Thu 5/28

10:22 am-10:22 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$388

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Des Moines and Chicago?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Des Moines, with most prices found around $208. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in September, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from Des Moines to Chicago during October average around $221.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $516. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Tuesday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Des Moines to Chicago for around $781.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the morning. Flights from Des Moines to Chicago during this time can be as low as $510. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is at noon when prices are around $1,024.

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Des Moines when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $252 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Des Moines for as low as $187 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Des Moines to Chicago flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Des Moines to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Des Moines to Chicago flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Des Moines to Chicago.

How have Des Moines to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of March 2026, prices for Des Moines to Chicago flights are approximately 17% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$205
Fastest flight time	1h 15m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Chicago	3 airports

The best one-way flight to Chicago from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $205. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $386.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Chicago takes 1h 15m

Direct flights go from Des Moines to Chicago every day.

There are 3 airports in Chicago. From Des Moines there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW).

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How far is Des Moines to Chicago by plane?
Chicago is 309.8 mi away from Des Moines. By plane, this route typically takes 1h 15m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Chicago were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Chicago?
There are 2 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Chicago as of March 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Chicago?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Des Moines to Chicago?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Des Moines to Chicago is Airbus A319 (17.42% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Embraer 175 (13.78%), Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 (10.78%), and Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 (10.13%).
What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Chicago?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Des Moines to Chicago is United Airlines, representing 51% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are American Airlines at 43% and Southwest at 6%.

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $148	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,492 reviews		Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $189	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,467 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

United Airlines Flights From Des Moines to Chicago
United Airlines operates around 22 flights from Des Moines to Chicago every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $256, but momondo users have found United Airlines deals from Des Moines to Chicago from as low as $189 round-trip. United Airlines has been scored 7.4/10 in 9,469 reviews.
American Airlines Flights From Des Moines to Chicago
The best American Airlines deal for Des Moines to Chicago flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $148, round-trip. It should be noted that an average American Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $241 round-trip. American Airlines operates 17 flights out of Des Moines into Chicago in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 11,492 American Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.1/10.

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