How long is the flight from Illinois to Iowa?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Illinois you fly out of and what airport in Iowa you fly into. For example, flying from Chicago to Des Moines takes 1h 22m on average. On the other hand, flying from Peoria to Des Moines takes 4h 41m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What airlines fly to Iowa?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Contour are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Iowa from Illinois according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 67% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Iowa. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Iowa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Illinois to Iowa?

Contour, Southwest, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Iowa

How many flights depart from Illinois to Iowa on average per week?

As of July 2026, there are 887 flights per week flying from Illinois to Iowa. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from Illinois to Iowa on average per day?

As of July 2026, 126 flights take off from Illinois and land in Iowa each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 4:00PM, with 44% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Iowa?

Prices for flights from Illinois to Iowa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Iowa?

As of July 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Iowa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Iowa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Iowa.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Iowa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Iowa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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5:50 pm - 7:15 pm

ORD

BRL

1h 25mnonstop

3:35 pm - 5:10 pm

BRL

ORD

1h 35mnonstop

$97Contour

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13

6:00 pm - 7:25 pm

ORD

BRL

1h 25mnonstop

3:45 pm - 5:20 pm

BRL

ORD

1h 35mnonstop

$98Contour

Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 18

8:13 pm - 9:58 pm

ORD

OMA

1h 45mnonstop

7:25 am - 9:16 am

OMA

ORD

1h 51mnonstop

$217United Airlines

Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22

1:45 pm - 3:10 pm

MDW

OMA

1h 25mnonstop

12:30 pm - 1:50 pm

OMA

MDW

1h 20mnonstop

$217Southwest

Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22

10:15 am - 11:45 am

MDW

OMA

1h 30mnonstop

2:35 pm - 7:10 pm

OMA

MDW

4h 35m

1 stop

$227Southwest

Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22

10:35 pm - 12:10 am

ORD

OMA

1h 35mnonstop

7:48 pm - 9:44 pm

OMA

ORD

1h 56mnonstop

$231American Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 5

6:20 am - 10:18 am

STL

DSM

3h 58m

1 stop

10:59 am - 4:44 pm

DSM

STL

5h 45m

1 stop

$235Delta

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25

11:54 am - 1:25 pm

ORD

DSM

1h 31mnonstop

6:10 am - 8:00 am

DSM

ORD

1h 50mnonstop

$237American Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 6

6:00 pm - 10:58 pm

ORD

OMA

4h 58m

1 stop

5:39 pm - 9:47 pm

OMA

ORD

4h 08m

1 stop

$237Delta

Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 6

10:59 am - 12:21 pm

ORD

MLI

1h 22mnonstop

1:15 pm - 2:25 pm

MLI

ORD

1h 10mnonstop

$239United Airlines

Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 23

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Sep 5

MDW6:15 pmChicago Midway

1h 30m

OMA7:45 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Sep 6

OMA3:25 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

1h 25m

MDW4:50 pmChicago Midway

$217

Southwest

Sep 5

MDW6:45 amChicago Midway

6h 40m

1 stop

OMA1:25 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Sep 6

OMA3:25 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

1h 25m

MDW4:50 pmChicago Midway

$227

Southwest

Sep 5

MDW1:45 pmChicago Midway

1h 25m

OMA3:10 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Sep 8

OMA5:50 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

1h 25m

MDW7:15 amChicago Midway

$231

Frontier flights from Illinois to Iowa

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Frontier

Aug 12

ORD9:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 18m

1 stop

OMA7:15 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Aug 16

OMA8:00 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

24h 52m

1 stop

ORD8:52 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$250

Frontier

Oct 1

ORD10:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 06m

1 stop

OMA7:46 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Oct 5

OMA8:41 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

13h 20m

1 stop

ORD10:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$256

Frontier

Sep 12

ORD11:06 amChicago O'Hare Intl

8h 40m

1 stop

OMA7:46 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Sep 14

OMA8:41 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

13h 20m

1 stop

ORD10:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$260

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ORD - BRL

ORDBRL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

5:50 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Burlington

Sun 9/13

3:35 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$97

ChicagoBurlington

ORD - BRL

ORDBRL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/10

6:00 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Burlington

Sun 10/18

3:45 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$98

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/15

8:13 pm-9:58 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 8/22

7:25 am-9:16 am

Nonstop1h 51m

$217

ChicagoOmaha

MDW - OMA

MDWOMA

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/15

1:45 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 8/22

12:30 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$217

ChicagoOmaha

MDW - OMA

MDWOMA

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/15

10:15 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 8/22

2:35 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$227

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/3

10:35 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 9/5

7:48 pm-9:44 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$231

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/18

6:20 am-10:18 am

1 stop3h 58m

Des Moines

Tue 8/25

10:59 am-4:44 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$235

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

11:54 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Des Moines

Sun 9/6

6:10 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$237

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

6:00 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 9/6

5:39 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop4h 08m

$237

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ChicagoMoline

ORD - MLI

ORDMLI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/16

10:59 am-12:21 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Moline Quad-City

Sun 8/23

1:15 pm-2:25 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$239

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Iowa?

The month of September is another great option to travel to Iowa, with average flight prices from Illinois averaging around $284.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Illinois to Iowa is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $251. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Tuesday because tickets tend to average around $473. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Iowa.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Iowa is at noon. Flights from Illinois to Iowa during this time can be as low as $224. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $460. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Illinois to Iowa flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Illinois to Iowa flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Illinois to Iowa 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 Illinois to Iowa flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Illinois to Iowa.

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Best Price Found	$119
Fastest flight time	1h 10m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Iowa	41 airports

The best one-way flight to Iowa from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $119. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Iowa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $99.

The fastest flight from Illinois to Iowa takes 1h 10m

Direct flights go from Illinois to Iowa every day.

There are 41 airports in Iowa. From Illinois there are direct flights to Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA), Moline Quad-City (MLI), Burlington (BRL), Cedar Rapids (CID) and 1 more.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Illinois to Iowa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Iowa?
Prices for flights from Illinois to Iowa were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Iowa?
As of July 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Iowa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Iowa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Iowa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Iowa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Iowa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Illinois to Iowa?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Illinois to Iowa is Embraer 175, representing 13.97% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A319 at 13.68%, Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 at 12.51%, and Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) at 12.00%.

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Contour	PriceFrom $77	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 42 reviews	Search Contour flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $179	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,014 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $184	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,836 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $209	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,238 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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Can I find flights from Illinois to Iowa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Illinois to Iowa flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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