Des Moines to Chicago flights

Direct and connecting flights from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.

Route FAQ

How long does the flight from Des Moines to Chicago take?

Flight time from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago (ORD) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.

Which airlines fly from Des Moines to Chicago?

Airline availability for DSM to ORD changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Chicago?

Direct (nonstop) availability on DSM to ORD varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.

ROUTE SAFETY BRIEF
48ROUTE AVG

No fatal or serious occurrence involving any operator on this pair in the last 90 days.

  • SkyWest64
  • United Airlines40
  • American Airlines40
How these scores are made →
OPERATORS ON THIS ROUTELast 90 days · top 3
CarrierSightings / 90dSafety events
United Airlines6 sightingsNo recorded events
SkyWest3 sightingsNo recorded events
American Airlines1 sightingNo recorded events

Planning DSMORD

DSM to ORD is a short-haul route of 480 km (298 mi). See the return ORDDSM route.

Alternative airports near Des Moines: Ottumwa (OTM)112 km.

Alternative airports near Chicago: Chicago-Wheeling (PWK)15 km, Chicago (MDW)25 km, Chicago (CGX)28 km.

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