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Direct flights from Des Moines to Chicago

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Des Moines

United States

DSM

Des Moines International Airport

Chicago

United States

MDW

Chicago Midway International Airport

Route
Nonstop service available
Distance
306 miles
Marketing airlines
1 airline
Aircraft
3 aircraft types
Dates
Oct 19, 2026 – Aug 2, 2027

Observed award fares

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Departure window: 2026-10-23 – 2026-11-21.

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Des Moines to Chicago route overview

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) serves Des Moines; Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) serves Chicago.

The airports are 306 miles apart by great-circle distance.

Roame's current schedule feed shows nonstop service from DSM to MDW.

Marketing airlines listed in the current schedule, including codeshare sellers, are Southwest Airlines (WN). This list does not identify the operating airline for each flight; check the flight details before booking.

Published schedule dates span Oct 19, 2026 – Aug 2, 2027.

Marketing airlines on the Des Moines to Chicago route

These are marketing airlines, including codeshare sellers. This list does not identify the operating airline for each flight; check the flight details before booking.

Aircraft flying from DSM to MDW

Frequently asked questions

Which airports serve the Des Moines to Chicago route?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is the origin airport and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the destination airport.

How far is Chicago from Des Moines?

DSM and MDW are approximately 306 miles apart by great-circle distance.

Are there direct flights from DSM to MDW?

Yes. Roame's current schedule feed shows nonstop service from DSM to MDW.

Which airlines market flights from DSM to MDW?

Marketing airlines listed in the current schedule, including codeshare sellers, are Southwest Airlines (WN). This list does not identify the operating airline for each flight; check the flight details before booking.

Which aircraft fly from DSM to MDW?

Aircraft listed in the current schedule include Boeing 737-800 Winglets (73H), Boeing 737 MAX 8 (7M8) and 7S7.

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