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Flights from Chicago to Des Moines – Direct & connecting routes

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ORD to DSM flights and routes map ORD to DSM – All flight route options from Chicago O Hare International, Illinois, USA to Des Moines International, Iowa, USA. These routes are operated by 3 airlines. Fly non-stop with American Airlines or United Airlines, or choose from 1 different stopover flights. The shortest flight time is 1 hour and 26 minutes. See the full flight schedule and time table, including departure times, airlines and stopover details to find the best option for you.

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To
USA ORD Chicago O Hare Chicago, IL, USA
USA DSM Des Moines , IA, USA
ORD
Chicago O Hare
USAChicago, IL, USA
Des Moines
USADes Moines, IA, USA
DSM
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2 routes with 1 stop found »
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Non-stop route options:

Duration

American Airlines
Non-stop with American Airlines. 5 flights per day.

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1h 26m

American Airlines
Non-stop with American Airlines.
1h 26m
5 flights per day.
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United Airlines
Non-stop with United Airlines. 4-5 flights per day.

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1h 26m

United Airlines
Non-stop with United Airlines.
1h 26m
4-5 flights per day.
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1 stop route options with the same airline:

Duration

Via Minneapolis MSP
1 stop with Delta Air Lines. 4 flights per day.

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5h 03m

Via Minneapolis MSP
1 stop with Delta Air Lines.
5h 03m
4 flights per day.
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1 stop route options with codeshare or different airlines:

Duration

Via Minneapolis MSP With American Airlines & Delta Air Lines 2-3 flights per day.

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4h 14m

Via Minneapolis MSP
4h 14m
With American Airlines & Delta Air Lines 2-3 flights per day.
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Chicago to Des Moines flights

With over 86 flights every week and 3 different airlines you have a wide range of options. You can fly non-stop to Des Moines (DSM) from Chicago (ORD) with American Airlines or United Airlines or opt for a connecting flight via Minneapolis (MSP).

Chicago to Des Moines with American Airlines

You can fly non-stop every weekday with flights departing from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. American Airlines is a member of the air alliance OneWorld.

With Delta Air Lines

If you fly from Chicago with Delta Air Lines you will do a stopover in Minneapolis, MSP before reaching Des Moines. This flight trip will take 5 hours and 3 minutes and you can fly every weekday with departures between 6:00 am and 5:00 pm. Delta Air Lines is a member of SkyTeam.

Distance & flight times: Chicago O'Hare to Des Moines International

The shortest flight time between ORD and DSM is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

ViaTotal flight timeLayover timeDistance
Direct1h 25m-299 miles (481 km)
MSP Minneapolis4h 14m58m568 miles (914 km)
The flight times and layover times in the table above are approximate and may vary depending on flight number, aircraft, airline, weather, and time of day.ORD-DSM flight routesChicago to Des Moines flight routes illustrated on a map.
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You can fly non-stop from Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) with American Airlines or United Airlines. The flight takes approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes. If you travel with a connecting flight instead, for example via Minneapolis, the total flight time will be 4 hours and 14 minutes.

If you're interested in direct flights, American Airlines or United Airlines is available. For flights with stopovers, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines is also an option.

The flight time between Chicago O Hare (ORD) and Des Moines International (DSM) is approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes. The distance between the two airports is 568 miles (or 914 kilometers).

Yes, you can fly non-stop to DSM from ORD with American Airlines or United Airlines.

A codeshare agreement means that cooperating airlines are able to sell seats on each other’s flights. This means that you are able to travel to more destinations than your airline of choice normally offers. Codeshare flights are also beneficial because of the seamless transits you can get with connecting flights from the same airline. The downside of choosing a codeshare flight can be that you in some cases can’t upgrade codeshare flights or use elite benefits.

A connecting or transit flight means that you reach your final destination through two or more flights – in other words a non-direct flight. You will change to a new aircraft after your first flight, this may include moving to another terminal at the airport aswell. The time required to transfer passengers and luggage between flights is called Minimum Connecting Time (MCT) and are always taken into account here on Flightroutes.com.

If you bought your whole flight on a single ticket, the airline will book you on the next available connecting flight.

With connecting flights, checked in luggage is most commonly forwarded to your final destination when buying a single ticket for both flights.

If you miss your connecting flight due to circumstances outside your control such as your first flight being delayed, you should turn to your airline who will provide you with a seat on the next available flight. This is usually done free of charge, and only applies if you purchased your trip as one ticket. If the next connecting flight is the following day, the airline usually provides accommodation and meals.
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