ChicagotoDes MoinesFlight Time
ORD–DSM · Nonstop
Chicago (O'Hare International Airport) to Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) is about 1h 12m, covering 298 miles. United Airlines and American Airlines fly the route nonstop with 8-9/day departures, from 07:00 to 23:00 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 12m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 298 mi | Nonstop | 8-9/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Chicago to Des Moines
United Airlines and American Airlines operate 8-9/day flights from ORD to DSM. Departures leave from Terminals 2 and 3 at ORD.
- First departure
- 07:00
- Last departure
- 23:00
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 18
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 6-7/day | Airbus A320 family, Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet · Terminal 2 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DSM to ORD flights — 8-9/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for ORD, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 60 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Chicago to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) is about 1h 12m, based on the 298-mile flying distance.
How far is Chicago from Des Moines?
Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) is about 298 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Des Moines?
Yes. United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM), with 8-9/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Des Moines?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM).
What aircraft fly from Chicago to Des Moines?
The ORD–DSM route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Bombardier CRJ, Canadair reg jet 700, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights from MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights from MKE
Near Des Moines
- OMA - OmahaEppley Airfield · 117 mi from DSMFlights to OMA