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Estimated lowest fares found within 7 days

Cheapest Airline United Airlines

The cheapest airline(s) flying from Des Moines to Chicago is United Airlines.

  • United Airlines United Airlines
  • American Airlines American Airlines
Cheapest Month December

Travel Period: December 2024 - November 2025

The cheapest month(s) to fly from Des Moines to Chicago is December.

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Cheapest Day of the Week Friday

The cheapest day(s) of the week to fly from Des Moines to Chicago is Friday.

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Flight Schedules

Last Updated: Sat, 2 Nov, 2024

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  • 18:47 DSM
    20:20 ORD
    1Hrs, 33m Direct
  • DSMDes Moines Airport 18:47 - ORD 20:20 1h 33m Direct
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  • ORDChicago O'Hare International Airport 20:20
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  • 18:54 DSM
    20:22 ORD
    1Hrs, 28m Direct
  • DSMDes Moines Airport 18:54 - ORD 20:22 1h 28m Direct
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  • ORDChicago O'Hare International Airport 20:22
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  • 18:54 DSM
    20:25 ORD
    1Hrs, 31m Direct
  • DSMDes Moines Airport 18:54 - ORD 20:25 1h 31m Direct
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  • ORDChicago O'Hare International Airport 20:25
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  • 18:54 DSM
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  • DSMDes Moines Airport 18:54 - ORD 20:22 1h 28m Direct
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  • 05:20 DSM
    06:52 ORD
    1Hrs, 32m Direct
  • DSMDes Moines Airport 05:20 - ORD 06:52 1h 32m Direct
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  • ORDChicago O'Hare International Airport 06:52
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  • 08:00 DSM
    09:27 ORD
    1Hrs, 27m Direct
  • DSMDes Moines Airport 08:00 - ORD 09:27 1h 27m Direct
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  • ORDChicago O'Hare International Airport 09:27
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  • 11:25 DSM
    12:56 ORD
    1Hrs, 31m Direct
  • DSMDes Moines Airport 11:25 - ORD 12:56 1h 31m Direct
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  • ORDChicago O'Hare International Airport 12:56
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  • 11:25 DSM
    12:53 ORD
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  • DSMDes Moines Airport 11:25 - ORD 12:53 1h 28m Direct
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  • 11:41 DSM
    13:15 ORD
    1Hrs, 34m Direct
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  • 11:44 DSM
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  • 11:50 DSM
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  • 15:20 DSM
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  • 16:00 DSM
    17:34 ORD
    1Hrs, 34m Direct
  • DSMDes Moines Airport 16:00 - ORD 17:34 1h 34m Direct
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  • 17:09 DSM
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  • 17:09 DSM
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  • 17:16 DSM
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  • 18:25 DSM
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  • DSMDes Moines Airport 18:25 - MDW 23:05 4h 40m 1 Stop (STL) Saint Louis
  • DSMDes Moines Airport 18:25
    STLSt Louis Lambert Intl Airport 21:55
  • STLSt Louis Lambert Intl Airport 19:30
    MDWChicago Midway Airport 23:05
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  • 05:30 DSM
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    STLSt Louis Lambert Intl Airport 08:15
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    MDWChicago Midway Airport 09:25
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  • 16:10 DSM
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    STLSt Louis Lambert Intl Airport 18:55
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    MDWChicago Midway Airport 20:05
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What’s the fastest flight time from Des Moines to Chicago?

The fastest flight time for direct flights from Des Moines to Chicago is 1 hour 27 minutes. Check latest flight schedules & prices on Wego.

How far is Chicago from Des Moines?

The flight distance between Des Moines and Chicago is 497km. Check all available flights on Wego.

When is the earliest and latest flight of the day?

The earliest flight of the day departs at 05:20. The last flight of the day departs at 18:25. See the full list of flight times on Wego.

How many airlines offer direct flights from Des Moines to Chicago?

There are 2 airlines that offer direct flights from Des Moines to Chicago. Find out the list of airlines on Wego.