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Cheap one-way trips starting from $ 76 from Des Moines DSM to Chicago CHI
Des Moines InternationalO Hare International
One-way,
From $ 76
Des Moines InternationalO Hare International
One-way,
From $ 76
Des Moines InternationalO Hare International
One-way,
From $ 76
Des Moines InternationalO Hare International
One-way,
From $ 77
Des Moines InternationalO Hare International
One-way,
From $ 77
Des Moines InternationalO Hare International
One-way,
From $ 77
Cheap round trips starting from $ 152 from Des Moines DSM to Chicago CHI
Des Moines InternationalO Hare International
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From $ 152
Des Moines InternationalO Hare International
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From $ 152
Des Moines InternationalO Hare International
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From $ 152
Des Moines InternationalO Hare International
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From $ 152
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From $ 153
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From $ 153
Travelers usually depart from Des Moines International, or Des Moines when they travel from Des Moines to Chicago. Book your trip to arrive at O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International, Chicago Union Station, or Chicago Downtown Greyhound Station. The distance between Des Moines and Chicago is 480 km. The most popular airlines for this route are WN, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. Des Moines and Chicago have 145 direct flights per week.
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 28 | 25 | 37 | 19 | - | 19 | 17 |
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Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Chicago
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN | SWA | WN | No | Unknown | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Delta Air Lines | DAL | DL | Yes | Unknown | No |
| American Airlines | AAL | AA | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No | Unknown | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Des Moines to Chicago?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Des Moines and Chicago takes around 1.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between Des Moines and Chicago?
The flight distance between Des Moines and Chicago is 480 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Chicago?
Several carriers operate flights between Des Moines and Chicago. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include American Airlines, United Airlines, Aer Lingus.
What are the most popular routes to and from Des Moines?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Orlando International, McCarran International, Los Angeles International, Denver International, Phoenix–Mesa Gateway, O Hare International, Logan International, Southwest Florida International, San Diego International, Nashville International, St. Louis Lambert International.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Orlando International, McCarran International, Miami International, Los Angeles International, Denver International, Tampa International, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International, Dallas/Fort Worth International, George Bush Intercontinental, Southwest Florida International, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International.
What buses and trains depart from Des Moines?
A number of bus and train companies depart from Des Moines, including Jefferson Lines.
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