Popular in | June |
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Cheapest in | August |
Round-trip from | $208 |
One-way from | $165 |
DSM - CHI Price | $208 - $363 |
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CHI Temperature | 23 - 73.4 °F |
CHI Rainfall | 1.7 - 4.9 inches |
It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Friday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.
To save on the cost of your flight from Des Moines to Chicago, book at least 59 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 113% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $223 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $344.
August is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chicago from Des Moines. Prices for August average $244 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $148. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a August flight can save you 24% on your journey compared to booking in June
Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from Des Moines to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the morning.
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Depart
Return
Price
Des MoinesChicago O'Hare Intl
DSM - ORD
DSMORD
Des Moines
Sat 2/17
Nonstop1h 32m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 2/24
Nonstop1h 36m
Des MoinesChicago O'Hare Intl
DSM - ORD
DSMORD
Des Moines
Tue 1/9
Nonstop1h 27m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/11
Nonstop1h 33m
Des MoinesChicago O'Hare Intl
DSM - ORD
DSMORD
Des Moines
Sat 1/20
1 stop6h 57m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 1/27
1 stop4h 23m
Des MoinesChicago O'Hare Intl
DSM - ORD
DSMORD
Des Moines
Mon 1/22
Nonstop1h 41m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/25
Nonstop1h 23m
Des MoinesChicago Midway
DSM - MDW
DSMMDW
Des Moines
Sat 3/2
1 stop4h 05m
Chicago Midway
Tue 3/5
1 stop4h 10m
Des MoinesChicago O'Hare Intl
DSM - ORD
DSMORD
Des Moines
Wed 12/20
1 stop6h 47m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 1/3
1 stop6h 58m
Des MoinesChicago O'Hare Intl
DSM - ORD
DSMORD
Des Moines
Mon 1/22
1 stop8h 24m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/25
2 stops12h 17m
Des MoinesChicago Midway
DSM - MDW
DSMMDW
Des Moines
Fri 2/9
1 stop13h 32m
Chicago Midway
Sun 2/11
1 stop13h 16m
Des MoinesChicago Midway
DSM - MDW
DSMMDW
Des Moines
Sun 12/10
1 stop2h 55m
Chicago Midway
Wed 12/13
1 stop5h 30m
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The amount of carry on is put of control. We were in group 3 boarding and there was no room in upper storage for our 1 bag (between 2 people) Just because we can’t afford to up grade our seats… $2000 more. We get penaltized. Make us feel less than
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The amount of carry on is put of control. We were in group 3 boarding and there was no room in upper storage for our 1 bag (between 2 people) Just because we can’t afford to up grade our seats… $2000 more. We get penaltized. Make us feel less than
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Food
Entertainment
Crew
Overall
Reviews
The amount of carry on is put of control. We were in group 3 boarding and there was no room in upper storage for our 1 bag (between 2 people) Just because we can’t afford to up grade our seats… $2000 more. We get penaltized. Make us feel less than
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Entertainment
Crew
Overall
Reviews
The amount of carry on is put of control. We were in group 3 boarding and there was no room in upper storage for our 1 bag (between 2 people) Just because we can’t afford to up grade our seats… $2000 more. We get penaltized. Make us feel less than
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Entertainment
Crew
Overall
Reviews
The amount of carry on is put of control. We were in group 3 boarding and there was no room in upper storage for our 1 bag (between 2 people) Just because we can’t afford to up grade our seats… $2000 more. We get penaltized. Make us feel less than
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Entertainment
Crew
Overall
Reviews
The amount of carry on is put of control. We were in group 3 boarding and there was no room in upper storage for our 1 bag (between 2 people) Just because we can’t afford to up grade our seats… $2000 more. We get penaltized. Make us feel less than
Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Chicago. On average, Des Moines has 26 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 2 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.
Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Chicago for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $158, but on average you can expect to pay $217.
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Des Moines to Chicago under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Chicago is less than $288.
There are currently 20+ open flights from Des Moines to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $300.
You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
27 flight departures from Des Moines to Chicago per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 11% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 48% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 41% of flight departures
Airlines like American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines to Chicago in about 1h 27m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 299 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Chicago is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $158 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $173 and $177 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Chicago are American Airlines ($79), Delta ($89), and Frontier ($132).
When deciding which route to take from Des Moines to Chicago consider Des Moines - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Des Moines - Chicago Midway or Des Moines - Chicago Greater Rockford as they are the most popular.
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Des Moines to Chicago on time: Republic Airways (100%), GoJet (94%), Emirates (93%).
Looking for the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Chicago? While on average our users pay $979, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $109. The most popular route (Des Moines - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $177.
DSM and ORD are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DSM to ORD refers to a flight route from Des Moines Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).
1%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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78%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
21%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
0%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Sunday | 26daily flights |
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Monday | 31daily flights |
Tuesday | 20daily flights |
Wednesday | 22daily flights |
Thursday | 29daily flights |
Friday | 31daily flights |
Saturday | 29daily flights |
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