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Estimated lowest fares found within 7 days

Cheapest Airline American Airlines
Cheapest Month June
Cheapest Day of the Week Wednesday
Cheapest Airline American Airlines

The cheapest airline(s) flying from Des Moines to Chicago is American Airlines.

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Cheapest Month June

Travel Period: June 2025 - May 2026

The cheapest month(s) to fly from Des Moines to Chicago is June.

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Cheapest Day of the Week Wednesday

The cheapest day(s) of the week to fly from Des Moines to Chicago is Wednesday.

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Flight Schedules

Last Updated: Fri, 2 May, 2025

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  • 05:32 DSM
    06:54 ORD
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  • 06:00 DSM
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  • 08:07 DSM
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  • 11:26 DSM
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  • 11:26 DSM
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  • 11:51 DSM
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  • 15:34 DSM
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  • 15:34 DSM
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  • 18:13 DSM
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  • 18:45 DSM
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What’s the fastest flight time from Des Moines to Chicago?

The fastest flight time for direct flights from Des Moines to Chicago is 1 hour 22 minutes. Check latest flight schedules & prices on Wego.

How far is Chicago from Des Moines?

The flight distance between Des Moines and Chicago is 497km. Check all available flights on Wego.

When is the earliest and latest flight of the day?

The earliest flight of the day departs at 05:32. The last flight of the day departs at 05:32. See the full list of flight times on Wego.

How many airlines offer direct flights from Des Moines to Chicago?

There are 2 airlines that offer direct flights from Des Moines to Chicago. Find out the list of airlines on Wego.