Fare Guide

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
  • Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines
  • Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines
  • American Airlines American Airlines
Cheapest Month May

Travel Period: May 2024 - April 2025

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

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Cheapest Day of the Week Monday

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

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Cheapest Time 6pm

The cheapest time of the day to fly from Des Moines to Chicago is in the afternoon.

Early Morning 12:01am - 06:00am
Morning 6:01am - 12:00pm
Afternoon 12:01pm - 6:00pm
Evening 6:01pm to 12:00am
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Last Updated: Tue, 2 Apr, 2024

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  • 06:18 - 07:45
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  • 06:18 (DSM)Des Moines Airport
  • 07:45 (ORD)Chicago O'Hare International Airport
  • American Airlines (AA 6039)Crj Canadair Regional
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  • 08:00 - 09:30
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  • 08:00 (DSM)Des Moines Airport
  • 09:30 (ORD)Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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  • 11:18 - 12:45
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  • 11:18 (DSM)Des Moines Airport
  • 12:45 (ORD)Chicago O'Hare International Airport
  • American Airlines (AA 6172)Crj Canadair Regional
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  • 11:55 - 13:20
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  • 11:55 (DSM)Des Moines Airport
  • 13:20 (ORD)Chicago O'Hare International Airport
  • United Airlines (UA 2306)Airbus
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  • 15:15 - 16:38
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  • 15:15 (DSM)Des Moines Airport
  • 16:38 (ORD)Chicago O'Hare International Airport
  • United Airlines (UA 1568)Airbus
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  • 18:13 - 19:45
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  • 18:13 (DSM)Des Moines Airport
  • 19:45 (ORD)Chicago O'Hare International Airport
  • American Airlines (AA 4368)Embraer Emb 175
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  • 18:45 - 20:16
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  • 18:45 (DSM)Des Moines Airport
  • 20:16 (ORD)Chicago O'Hare International Airport
  • United Airlines (UA 3433)Embraer 170
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  • 06:35 (DSM)Des Moines Airport
    09:45 (STL)St Louis Lambert Intl Airport
  • 07:40 (STL)St Louis Lambert Intl Airport
    10:50 (MDW)Chicago Midway Airport
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    (WN 4631)Boeing 737 700
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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 23 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 06:18. The last flight of the day departs at 06:18. 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.