Cheap flights from DSM to ORD (Des Moines Intl. to O'Hare Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from DSM to ORD starting at $92 One Way, $253 Round Trip

Prices starting at $253 for return flights and $92 for one-way flights to O'Hare Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30
DSM
Des Moines
ORD
Chicago
$253 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$253
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Mar 23 from Des Moines to Chicago, returning Mon, Mar 30, priced at $253 found 6 days ago
Sat, May 16 - Wed, Jun 3
DSM
Des Moines
ORD
Chicago
$255 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$255
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, May 16 from Des Moines to Chicago, returning Wed, Jun 3, priced at $255 found 5 days ago
Mon, May 18 - Fri, Jun 5
DSM
Des Moines
ORD
Chicago
$259 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$259
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, May 18 from Des Moines to Chicago, returning Fri, Jun 5, priced at $259 found 5 days ago
Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30
DSM
Des Moines
ORD
Chicago
$263 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$263
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Mar 23 from Des Moines to Chicago, returning Mon, Mar 30, priced at $263 found 6 days ago
Mon, May 18 - Fri, Jun 5
DSM
Des Moines
ORD
Chicago
$269 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$269
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, May 18 from Des Moines to Chicago, returning Fri, Jun 5, priced at $269 found 5 days ago

Hotel Ideas near O'Hare Intl.

Airport Hotels near O'Hare Intl.

Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport

Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport

4 out of 5
O'Hare International Airport Chicago IL
The price is $245 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$245 total
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,227 reviews)
STAFF were excellent. Food in restaurant really delicious.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago

Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago

4 out of 5
9300 Bryn Mawr Ave Rosemont IL
The price is $154 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$154 total
per night
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rosemont. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,406 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago
Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare – Rosemont by IHG

Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare – Rosemont by IHG

3 out of 5
6600 Mannheim Road, building 2 Rosemont IL
The price is $135 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$135 total
per night
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rosemont. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,873 reviews)
The airport shuttle was very helpful. I appreciated having a phone number to call to help us get to the correct door at OHare. It was a cold wait for the bus. Nothing the hotel could have done about the weather. I would recommend having a warm jacket on a windy day as you are waiting outside up to ...

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare – Rosemont by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Chicago

Congress Plaza Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
520 South Michigan Avenue Chicago IL
The price is $121 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$121 total
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (9,944 reviews)
Very cool place to stay if you enjoy historic buildings. I would definitely stay here again. Clean room, walking distance to many places.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Congress Plaza Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

4 out of 5
150 East Ontario Street Chicago IL
The price is $183 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$183 total
per night
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Michigan Avenue and Chicago ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,539 reviews)
Great stay! No complaints! Breakfast buffet was a great plus!

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

4 out of 5
600 N State St Chicago IL
The price is $144 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$144 total
per night
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Stay at this hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,747 reviews)
Nice location

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Chicago Hotels With Airport Transportation

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare

2 out of 5
2881 Touhy Ave Elk Grove Village IL
$50 nightly
The price is $56 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$56 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Elk Grove Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,869 reviews)
Ty

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Chicago O'Hare South, IL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Chicago O'Hare South, IL

3 out of 5
777 E Grand Avenue Bensenville IL
$91 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$101 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Bensenville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,294 reviews)
Hot tub was warm but not hot. It was actually kicking out colder water. Pool hours are great. They have really nice finishes.... But they didn't get completed well. Calk looks bad, paint isn't great, patch jobs on the walls aren't great. Overall it's a good stay. Breakfast was good. I would stay ...

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Chicago O'Hare South, IL
Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport

Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport

3 out of 5
4200 North River Road Schiller Park IL
$84 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$97 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Schiller Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,941 reviews)
Nice hotel, Our Room was clean, all the ice machine where not working.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Chicago Hotels

Freehand Chicago

Freehand Chicago

4 out of 5
19 East Ohio Street Chicago IL
The price is $93 total per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
$93 total
per night
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Stay at this hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,803 reviews)
The rooms only have 2 lights. One in bathroom and one in bedroom that is super super dim and can’t hardly see anything. Couldn’t make it on our first night due to flight delays and Freehand wouldn’t reimburse it and they take so long to pick up for customer service. The rooms are much smaller than ...

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Freehand Chicago
Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

2 out of 5
65 E Harrison St Chicago IL
The price is $121 total per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
$121 total
per night
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Stay at this hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,532 reviews)
Boiler went out and so did the hot water. Booker repaired but lost steam heat in the morning so we could have hot water. Had steam heat over night. Windows didn’t seal so cold and sound came in the room and the tv didn’t work correctly.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago
Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare

2 out of 5
2881 Touhy Ave Elk Grove Village IL
The price is $56 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$56 total
per night
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this motel in Elk Grove Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,869 reviews)
Ty

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Chicago

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

4 out of 5
511 North Columbus Drive Chicago IL
$139 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$163 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,803 reviews)
We asked for an extra blanket 2 nights in a row and they had no extra blankets. One set of elevators was not working so we took the stairs to the 12th floor a lot. They came and cleaned our room and made the beds but didn’t give us clean towels the 1st night but then after the 2nd night we did get ...

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

4 out of 5
17 E Monroe St Chicago IL
$159 nightly
The price is $183 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$183 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Chicago. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,328 reviews)
Ceiling of bathroom was peeling and the hair rinse was out of battle dispenser. I was expecting coffee or hot water dispenser in room but no and there’s no complimentary water either.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

4 out of 5
600 N State St Chicago IL
$123 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$144 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,747 reviews)
Nice location

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

DSM to ORD Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
DSM Address & GPS
Address:
5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201
Des Moines IA, 50321-2854
United States
IATA Code:
DSM
Longitude:
-93.648087
Latitude:
41.532434
Time Zone:
America/Chicago
ORD Address & GPS
Address:
10000 West O'Hare
Chicago IL, 60666
United States
IATA Code:
ORD
Longitude:
-87.904876
Latitude:
41.976912
Time Zone:
America/Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to ORD?
With several companies providing nonstop flights from DSM to ORD, you won't need to bother about swapping planes or killing time on a layover. For a comfortable, stress-free journey, we recommend traveling with United Airlines or American Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to O'Hare Airport?
If the weather is good and all goes according to plan, you could be flying into O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) in as little as 1 hour and 28 minutes. With such a short flight time, contemplate taking carry-on luggage only.
How many hours flight from Des Moines Intl. Airport to O'Hare Airport?
On average, it takes just 1 hour and 34 minutes to jet from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD). With such a short flight time, you'll have to save that movie marathon for a longer adventure.
What airlines have the most flights from Des Moines Intl. Airport to ORD?
While there are numerous airlines with flights from Des Moines Intl. Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), there are a couple that stand out in the popularity stakes. American Airlines (AA) is one of the most sought after and offers 97 flights every month. United Airlines (UA) will also take you to your destination in comfort and style. Offering 121 monthly flights between Des Moines and Chicago, it's another traveler favorite.

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