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How much do flights to Chicago cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

$255

Cheapest round-trip

$263

Average round-trip

$316

Nonstop flights in July

$252 – $326

Most popular airline

United Airlines

Key info about flying to Chicago

Depart from
Des Moines International
Arrive to
O Hare International
Average flights per week
40
Flight distance
480 km
Worth visiting
Art Institute of Chicago

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Des Moines to Chicago in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineSun 06.07Mon 07.07Tue 08.07Wed 09.07Thu 10.07Fri 11.07Sat 12.07
United Airlines
4555554
Weekly flights: 33 totalDaily flights: 4.71 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights
AirlineSun 13.07Mon 14.07Tue 15.07Wed 16.07Thu 17.07Fri 18.07Sat 19.07
United Airlines
4555554
Weekly flights: 33 totalDaily flights: 4.71 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights
AirlineSun 20.07Mon 21.07Tue 22.07Wed 23.07Thu 24.07Fri 25.07Sat 26.07
United Airlines
4555554
Weekly flights: 33 totalDaily flights: 4.71 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights
AirlineSun 27.07Mon 28.07Tue 29.07Wed 30.07Thu 31.07Fri 01.08Sat 02.08
United Airlines
4555554
Weekly flights: 33 totalDaily flights: 4.71 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights

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Weather in Chicago

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-1°C-6°C
February0°C-5°C
March6°C0°C
April11°C4°C
May17°C10°C
June22°C16°C
July25°C20°C
August25°C19°C
September22°C16°C
October15°C10°C
November8°C3°C
December2°C-1°C
Hottest Month
25°C
July
Coldest month
-6°C
January
Sunny days
255
days per year
Snow days
16
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
12 Jul
80%
31°C22°C
19 Jul
86%
29°C21°C
Sunday
13 Jul
31°C21°C
20 Jul
86%
26°C20°C
Monday
14 Jul
33°C20°C
21 Jul
25°C19°C
Tuesday
15 Jul
88%
32°C24°C
22 Jul
27°C20°C
Wednesday
16 Jul
31°C23°C
23 Jul
89%
26°C21°C
Thursday
17 Jul
88%
28°C23°C
24 Jul
87%
32°C22°C
Friday
18 Jul
89%
29°C22°C
25 Jul
87%
26°C18°C
Book your trip to arrive at O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, or Chicago Rockford International. The distance between Des Moines and Chicago is 480 km. The most popular airline for this route is United Airlines. Des Moines and Chicago have 40 direct flights per week.

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 1.6 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 United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Des Moines?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Phoenix, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, New York, Salt Lake City, Miami, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Milan, Santa Ana, San Diego, Boston, Punta Gorda, London, León, Toronto, Paris, Tampa.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Mexico City, Orlando, Dallas, Atlanta, Guadalajara, Miami, Phoenix, Denver, New York, Morelia, San Francisco, Houston, Philadelphia, León, Los Angeles, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, London, San Diego.
What airports are near Des Moines?
The main airport in Des Moines is Des Moines International. It is also served by Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Waterloo Regional, Kirksville Regional, Sioux Gateway.
What airports are near Chicago?
The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, General Mitchell International, South Bend International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard.
Which airlines fly between Des Moines and Chicago?
Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Chicago with United Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Des Moines and Chicago?
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