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

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Cheap Flights from ORD to DSM starting at $80 One Way, $189 Round Trip

Prices starting at $189 for return flights and $80 for one-way flights to Des Moines 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.

Hotel Ideas near Des Moines Intl.

Airport Hotels near Des Moines Intl.

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,495 reviews)
"The front desk staff at check in and shortly thereafter was excellent! Answered all kinds of questions I had and was very helpful. Loved the room, very nice and very clean! I would definitely stay here again, if in the area and needing a place to stay!"

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.5 out of 5
1920 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"No elevator."

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
2.5 out of 5
5001 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Perfect spot for us to attend a family event. Great staff and the best free breakfast. Thank you for hosting us, we will return."

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

Hampton Inn Des Moines-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.

Hotels In Des Moines

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful spaces and really comfortable and clean beds and rooms."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,495 reviews)
"The front desk staff at check in and shortly thereafter was excellent! Answered all kinds of questions I had and was very helpful. Loved the room, very nice and very clean! I would definitely stay here again, if in the area and needing a place to stay!"

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
2.5 out of 5
5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston, IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johnston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,719 reviews)
"always enjoy staying here"

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
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.

Des Moines Hotels With Airport Transportation

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,495 reviews)
"The front desk staff at check in and shortly thereafter was excellent! Answered all kinds of questions I had and was very helpful. Loved the room, very nice and very clean! I would definitely stay here again, if in the area and needing a place to stay!"

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
2.5 out of 5
5231 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (958 reviews)
"Great staff. Nice and helpful"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
2.5 out of 5
5001 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Perfect spot for us to attend a family event. Great staff and the best free breakfast. Thank you for hosting us, we will return."

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

Hampton Inn Des Moines-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 Des Moines Hotels

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
2 out of 5
7655 Office Plaza Dr N, West Des Moines, IA
Stay at this motel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (364 reviews)
"I thought it was very quiet. Room was definitely cleaned. Would stay again."

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Cozy Rest Motel
Cozy Rest Motel
2 out of 5
2316 Southeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA
Stay at this motel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (613 reviews)
"This place is wonderful. I want to stay more often"

Reviewed on May 11, 2025

Cozy Rest Motel
Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines
Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines
2 out of 5
1258 8th St, West Des Moines, IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
5.8/10 (1,002 reviews)
"Rooms are very clean and very nice people"

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines
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 Des Moines

Wildwood Lodge
Wildwood Lodge
3 out of 5
11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,231 reviews)
"Good, Good, and Good this property is just as I thought for a small Wisconsin town. No bells and whistles but conservative and relaxing. Not a bad stay at all."

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2025

Wildwood Lodge
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
3 out of 5
5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
5.6/10 (452 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, waterpark, game room, cribs

Travelers say...
"Very nice 👍"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.5 out of 5
6221 Willow Creek Ave, Des Moines, IA
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)

Families like: Game room, cribs, rollaway beds, games and toys

Travelers say...
"We were more than surprised & pleased with our room. I had booked a King Suite.. did not remember info as I had booked months prior.. so when we walked in I thought they had put us in the wrong room. I rechecked my booking info lol Price was amazing. Hotel is used a lot for conferences so has so ..."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines 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.

ORD to DSM Route Info

Origin Airport
Chicago
Destination Airport
Des Moines
Number Of Airlines Serving
14
Distance
297 mi
Shortest Flight Departure Time
10:30PM CDT
Shortest Flight Departure Date
Jun 22
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
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

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from ORD to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM)?
You’ll be pleased to hear that you can fly straight from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM). Direct flights can be booked with multiple companies, including United Airlines and American Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to DSM?
If you’re of the opinion that your vacation hours should be spent ‘vacationing’ instead of flying, you’ll enjoy the ride from ORD to DSM. It’s a wonderfully short 1 hour and 24 minutes.
How many hours flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to DSM?
It takes just 1 hour and 32 minutes on average to fly from ORD to DSM. Whip out your guide book and start circling all the special places you want to visit. It won’t be long before you’ll be seeing them for yourself.
What airlines have the most flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to DSM?
Going on vacation is one of life’s greatest pleasures, but how you get to your destination should be just as enjoyable. Look into booking your flight from O’Hare Airport to DSM with American Airlines (AA). One of the most popular airlines, it offers 97 flights on this route each month. Alternatively, secure your favorite seat with United Airlines (UA). You’ll have 121 monthly flights between Chicago and Des Moines to choose from with this carrier.

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