Cheap flights from Chicago to Des Moines
306 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: Chicago to Des Moines at a glance
Cheap flights from Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM) cover 306 miles (492 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 2 airlines flying direct — a short-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.
Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.
Flying from Chicago to Des Moines covers 306 miles (492 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 2 airlines offer direct flights on this short-haul domestic route. This is a short-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.
Nonstop distance 306 miles. Direct carriers include FL and WN.
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Airlines on this route
2 airlines fly Chicago → Des Moines. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| FL | Direct |
| WN | Direct |
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Chicago to Des Moines — quick answers
How far is Chicago from Des Moines by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM) is 306 miles (492 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Des Moines?
The average nonstop flight time from MDW to DSM is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Des Moines?
2 airlines serve this route nonstop: FL, WN. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.