Direct flights from Des Moines to Chicago
All flights from DSM to ORD non-stop. There are direct flights from Des Moines International (DSM), Iowa, USA to Chicago O Hare International (ORD), Illinois, USA with United Airlines and American Airlines. 63 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 05:00 to 21:00 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 299 miles (481 km). Flight time ranges from 1 hour and 23 minutes to 2 hours and 3 minutes.
Des Moines
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Flight schedule from Des Moines to Chicago with United Airlines
This is a weekly direct flight schedule for United Airlines. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-08-31
Flight schedule from Des Moines to Chicago with American Airlines
This is a weekly direct flight schedule for American Airlines. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-08-31
Des Moines to Chicago scheduled departures
Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between DSM and ORD.
DSM - ORD route facts
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Distance299 miles (481 km)
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Flight time1 hour and 23 minutes to 2 hours and 3 minutes
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Airlines United American Airlines
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Airline alliancesStar Alliance oneworld
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CabinsEconomy First
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Hub airportsUnited Airlines: ORD (Largest hub.)American Airlines: ORD
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Arrival terminalsUnited Airlines: Terminal 2 and Terminal 1American Airlines: Terminal 3
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AircraftUnited Airlines: Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets), Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Boeing 737-800 Passenger, Boeing 737MAX 9 Passenger, Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger, Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 550 and Boeing 737-700 PassengerAmerican Airlines: Embraer 175, Embraer 170, Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 and Challenger 870 and Airbus A319
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