Direct flights from Des Moines to Chicago

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Des Moines

United States

DSM

Des Moines International Airport

Chicago

United States

ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Route: Nonstop service available
Distance: 298 miles
Marketing airlines: 15 airlines
Aircraft: 12 aircraft types
Dates: Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 17, 2027

Observed award fares

A sample of one-way prices for one traveler from Roame’s fare cache. Points, fees, and seats describe the same observation. Availability can change; confirm with the loyalty program before transferring points.

Lowest price in this limited sample: 4,500 points + $25.00 for DSM → ORD, Economy, on 2026-10-28, booked with Alaska Atmos Rewards. This is an observed fare, not a guaranteed price or the lowest price across all dates and programs.

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

DSM → ORDEconomy
AA4510
4,500 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-10-28
Seats seen
9
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 17:03
DSM → ORDEconomy
AA4510
4,500 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-10-30
Seats seen
9
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 19:09
DSM → ORDEconomy
AA4367
4,500 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-03
Seats seen
6
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 22:12
DSM → ORDEconomy
AA4711
4,500 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-03
Seats seen
9
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 22:12
DSM → ORDEconomy
AA4711
4,500 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-04
Seats seen
9
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-21 19:59
DSM → ORDEconomy
AA4711
4,500 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-05
Seats seen
9
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 19:57
DSM → ORDEconomy
AA4367
4,500 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-07
Seats seen
5
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 03:22
DSM → ORDEconomy
AA4711
4,500 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-09
Seats seen
9
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 05:15
DSM → ORDEconomy
AA4711
4,500 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-11
Seats seen
9
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-23 05:07
DSM → ORDEconomy
AA4711
4,500 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-14
Seats seen
9
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 17:12
DSM → ORDEconomy
AA4367
4,500 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-14
Seats seen
1
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-21 12:32
DSM → ORDEconomy
AA4367
4,500 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-18
Seats seen
9
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-21 14:26

Des Moines to Chicago route overview

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) serves Des Moines; Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) serves Chicago.

The airports are 298 miles apart by great-circle distance.

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

Marketing airlines listed in the current schedule, including codeshare sellers, are American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), Avianca (AV), British Airways (BA), Copa Airlines (CM), Aer Lingus (EI), Emirates (EK), Iberia (IB), Japan Airlines (JL), Lufthansa (LH), All Nippon Airways (NH), Air New Zealand (NZ), Qatar Airways (QR) and United Airlines (UA). This list does not identify the operating airline for each flight; check the flight details before booking.

Published schedule dates span Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 17, 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.

Air Canada (AC)Codeshare only
Alaska Airlines (AS)Codeshare only
Avianca (AV)Codeshare only
British Airways (BA)Codeshare only
Copa Airlines (CM)Codeshare only
Aer Lingus (EI)Codeshare only
Emirates (EK)Codeshare only
Iberia (IB)Codeshare only
Japan Airlines (JL)Codeshare only
Lufthansa (LH)Codeshare only
All Nippon Airways (NH)Codeshare only
Air New Zealand (NZ)Codeshare only
Qatar Airways (QR)Codeshare only

Airline alliance affiliations represented: Oneworld, Star Alliance

Aircraft flying from DSM to ORD

Frequently asked questions

Which airports serve the Des Moines to Chicago route?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is the origin airport and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the destination airport.

How far is Chicago from Des Moines?

DSM and ORD are approximately 298 miles apart by great-circle distance.

Are there direct flights from DSM to ORD?

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

Which airlines market flights from DSM to ORD?

Which aircraft fly from DSM to ORD?

Aircraft listed in the current schedule include Airbus A319 (319), Airbus A320 (320), Boeing 737-800 (738), Boeing 737-900 / Boeing 737-900ER (739), Boeing 737-700 / Boeing 737-700ER (73G), Boeing 737 MAX 8 (7M8), CR5, Canadair Regional Jet 700 | Regional Jet 550 (CR7), Embraer 170 (E70), Embraer 175 (short wing) (E75), Embraer 175 (long wing) (E7W) and JET.