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Chicago to Des Moines Flights

Airports in Chicago

The city of Chicago is primarily served by two international airports. Travelers looking for low-fare flights from Chicago can use Orbitz.com to find flights from both O'Hare and Midway. O'Hare International Airport is located approximately 17 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Midway International Airport is located on the city's southwest side, approximately eight miles from Chicago's Loop. O'Hare serves as a hub for American Airlines and United Airlines, and Midway is a hub for Southwest Airlines.

Chicago Airport Parking

Daily, hourly, and valet parking are available at O'Hare. Rates vary from $2.00 to $10.00 per hour. An economy parking lot is also available at a rate of $2.00 per hour. Similar parking options and rates apply at Midway.

Chicago Airport Transportation

There are numerous transportation options for getting to and from both O'Hare and Midway. O'Hare can be accessed via regional trains, buses, and local mass transit lines. The CTA Blue Line offers a fast and convenient transportation option to and from this airport. Midway is served by the CTA Orange Line. Car rental services are available at both airports, and travelers can quickly book car rental services at either airport using Orbitz.com.

Chicago Airport Restaurants

Both O'Hare and Midway offer a variety of restaurant options for travelers. Restaurants located in both airports include Starbuck's Coffee, Chicago Style Hot Dogs, McDonald's, Auntie Anne's, Chili's, Cinnabon, and Dunkin Donuts, making it easy for visitors to grab a quick breakfast, snack, or meal. By using Orbitz.com, travelers can quickly and easily find low-fare flights from Chicago.

Cheap Flights to Des Moines

If Iowa is your travel destination, you can get help planning your trip. Orbitz.com can find cheap flights to Des Moines at the click of a button. Des Moines International Airport is the main airport in this area and is located just three miles from downtown at 5800 Fleur Drive. Airlines flying out of the airport include Delta Airlines, US Airways, United Airlines, Allegiant Air and more. Simplify your travel planning, and let Orbitz.com find low-fare air tickets for you.

Airport Transportation Information

The airport offers a variety of transportation options to passengers. Travelers can choose from taxis, shuttle buses, limousines and rental cars to take them from the airport to their last destination. Transportation companies include C & C Limousine, Budget Car Rental, Hertz Car Rental, Capitol Cab Company and more. There is also the option of bus transportation offered by Jefferson Bus Lines and Greyhound.

Weather in Des Moines

Des Moines's weather is characteristic of hot and humid summers and cold and snowy winters. If traveling during the warmer months, it's a good idea to pack light, cool clothing. During the colder months, be prepared with overcoats and warm clothing.

Attractions in Des Moines

This city has a variety of historical sites, parks, landmarks and other attractions. Some of the most popular places to visit in Des Moines are the Capitol Building and the Iowa State Fairgrounds, which opens every August. Orbitz.com can help you plan your trip by finding you cheap flights to Des Moines.

Cheap flights from Chicago to Des Moines

Prices are for round-trip flights per adult (taxes and fees included)

Cheapest fares highlighted below

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
26 27 28 29 30 31 1 $388
2 3 $308 4 $184 5 $249 6 $184 7 8
9 $249 10 $249 11 $184 12 13 $184 14 $194 15 $184
16 17 $204 18 19 20 $231 21 $215 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 $216 29
30 1 2 3 4 5 6

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Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.

June

Cheapest weekend flights in June from Chicago to Des Moines

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Thu, Jun 6 Chicago (ORD) Des Moines (DSM) American Airlines $184
Return Mon, Jun 10 Des Moines (DSM) Chicago (ORD) American Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in June from Chicago to Des Moines

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Tue, Jun 4 Chicago (ORD) Des Moines (DSM) American Airlines $184
Return Mon, Jun 10 Des Moines (DSM) Chicago (ORD) American Airlines

Best one-week trip in June from Chicago to Des Moines

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Sun, Jun 9 Chicago (ORD) Des Moines (DSM) United Airlines $259
Return Sun, Jun 16 Des Moines (DSM) Chicago (ORD) United Airlines
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July

Cheapest weekend flights in July from Chicago to Des Moines

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Fri, Jul 12 Chicago (ORD) Des Moines (DSM) United Airlines $216
Return Sun, Jul 14 Des Moines (DSM) Chicago (ORD) United Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in July from Chicago to Des Moines

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Tue, Jul 2 Chicago (ORD) Des Moines (DSM) United Airlines $204
Return Wed, Jul 24 Des Moines (DSM) Chicago (ORD) United Airlines
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August

Cheapest weekend flights in August from Chicago to Des Moines

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Fri, Aug 9 Chicago (ORD) Des Moines (DSM) American Airlines $216
Return Sun, Aug 11 Des Moines (DSM) Chicago (ORD) American Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in August from Chicago to Des Moines

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Mon, Aug 19 Chicago (ORD) Des Moines (DSM) United Airlines $194
Return Wed, Nov 20 Des Moines (DSM) Chicago (ORD) United Airlines
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Airports in Chicago IL, US
map of airports in Chicago
  • 1

    Midway Airport (MDW)

    Distance from City Center: 9.5 miles

  • 2

    O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    Distance from City Center: 15.1 miles

    Terminals and carriers for flights from ORD to DSM

    Terminal Carriers
    Terminal 1 US Airways, United Airlines
    Terminal 2 US Airways, United Airlines
    Terminal 3 American Airlines
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Airports in Des Moines IA, US
map of airports in Des Moines
  • 1

    Des Moines Airport (DSM)

    Distance from City Center: 5.5 miles

    Carriers for flights from CHI to DSM

    Carriers
    American Airlines, US Airways, United Airlines
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Aircraft Options

Aircraft options between Chicago and Des Moines

Equipment Carrier
Embraer 170 US Airways, United Airlines
Airbus Industrie A319 US Airways, United Airlines
Embraer RJ135/RJ140/RJ145 US Airways, United Airlines
Canadair Regional Jet 700 United Airlines, US Airways
Canadair Regional Jet US Airways, United Airlines
Airbus Industrie A320 US Airways, United Airlines
Embraer RJ145 American Airlines
Embraer RJ140 American Airlines
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Flight facts

    • 20 direct flights are operating from Chicago to Des Moines today.
    • Today's average time for a direct flight is 1h 12m.
    • United Airlines flight 6422 (1:26 AM GMT, Canadair Regional Jet) is today's earliest available flight from Chicago to Des Moines.
    • American Airlines flight 4043 (5:00 PM GMT, Embraer RJ140) is today's latest available flight from Chicago to Des Moines.
    • Today's shortest direct flight from Chicago to Des Moines (American Airlines flight 4043, Embraer RJ140) takes 1h 10m.
    • Today's longest direct flight from Chicago to Des Moines (United Airlines flight 3463, Embraer 170) takes 1h 21m.
    • Flights from Midway Airport (MDW), O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Des Moines Airport (DSM) are available for this route.

Cheap airline tickets from Chicago to Des Moines

Airline Departure Arrival Travel dates Round-trip
airline logo United Airlines CHI DSM Wed, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 4 $172
airline logo American Airlines CHI DSM Sat, Jun 15 - Tue, Jun 18 $184
Delta Airlines Delta Air Lines CHI DSM Sat, Jun 15 - Tue, Jun 18 $206
airline logo US Airways CHI DSM Tue, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 11 $252
airline logo Frontier Airlines CHI DSM Thu, Jul 11 - Fri, Jul 12 $440

Daily flight schedule for Thu, May 23, 2013

Carrier Flight # Departing Arriving Aircraft Flight time
Airport Time Airport Time
United Airlines UA6422 ORD 6:26 AM DSM 7:38 AM CRJ 1hr 12min
US Airways US7784 ORD 6:26 AM DSM 7:38 AM CRJ 1hr 12min
American Airlines AA4066 ORD 7:05 AM DSM 8:15 AM ERD 1hr 10min
US Airways US6989 ORD 8:13 AM DSM 9:25 AM ERJ 1hr 12min
American Airlines AA4301 ORD 9:10 AM DSM 10:20 AM ERD 1hr 10min
United Airlines UA5520 ORD 9:27 AM DSM 10:39 AM CRJ 1hr 12min
US Airways US7809 ORD 9:27 AM DSM 10:39 AM CRJ 1hr 12min
American Airlines AA4391 ORD 11:50 AM DSM 1:00 PM ERD 1hr 10min
United Airlines UA5858 ORD 11:51 AM DSM 1:03 PM ERJ 1hr 12min
US Airways US7355 ORD 11:51 AM DSM 1:03 PM ERJ 1hr 12min
American Airlines AA4133 ORD 2:25 PM DSM 3:35 PM ER4 1hr 10min
United Airlines UA722 ORD 3:10 PM DSM 4:23 PM 319 1hr 13min
US Airways US6061 ORD 3:10 PM DSM 4:23 PM 319 1hr 13min
American Airlines AA4201 ORD 4:40 PM DSM 5:50 PM ERD 1hr 10min
United Airlines UA5831 ORD 5:18 PM DSM 6:34 PM ERJ 1hr 16min
US Airways US7793 ORD 5:18 PM DSM 6:34 PM ERJ 1hr 16min
American Airlines AA4331 ORD 5:45 PM DSM 6:55 PM ER4 1hr 10min
United Airlines UA3463 ORD 8:24 PM DSM 9:45 PM E70 1hr 21min
US Airways US7080 ORD 8:24 PM DSM 9:45 PM E70 1hr 21min
American Airlines AA4043 ORD 10:00 PM DSM 11:10 PM ERD 1hr 10min