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Lowest fare₹12,393Delta Air Lines
Fastest1h 28mgate to gate
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Delta Air Lines
DL-1717
06:20
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
3H :59 M
1 Stop
MSP
· 1h 01m Minneapolis (MSP), United States
10:19
2026-11-14
Des Moines (DSM)Des Moines
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
₹12,393
Flight DetailsORD to DSM - 3H :59 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Delta Air Lines
DL-1810
09:59
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
4H :09 M
1 Stop
MSP
· 1h 14m Minneapolis (MSP), United States
14:08
2026-11-14
Des Moines (DSM)Des Moines
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
₹12,393
Flight DetailsORD to DSM - 4H :09 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Delta Air Lines
DL-1306
17:42
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
3H :31 M
1 Stop
MSP
· 0h 41m Minneapolis (MSP), United States
21:13
2026-11-14
Des Moines (DSM)Des Moines
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
₹12,393
Flight DetailsORD to DSM - 3H :31 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Sat, 14 Nov 2026.
Lowest fare₹12,393Delta Air Lines06:20
Earliest departure₹33,194American Airlines05:00
Shortest duration₹24,240United Airlines16:05
Night
00:00-05:59
₹33,194American Airlines at 05:00Morning
06:00-11:59
₹12,393Delta Air Lines at 06:20Afternoon
12:00-17:59
₹12,393Delta Air Lines at 17:42Evening
18:00-23:59
₹15,919American Airlines at 22:53
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Chicago (ORD)
O Hare International
USA
Des Moines (DSM)
Des Moines
USA
Flights shown for 14 Nov 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
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Holidays and peak dates for Des Moines
Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.
Busiest periods: Summer travel (15 Jun – 31 Aug), Holiday season (18 Dec – 02 Jan).
11NovVeterans DayWednesdayPeak
26NovThanksgiving DayThursdayPeak
25DecChristmas DayFridayPeak
01JanNew Year's DayFridayPeak
18JanMartin Luther King, Jr. DayMondayPeak
12FebLincoln's BirthdayFridayPeak
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How to travel Chicago to Des Moines
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OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹15,9191h 28m11 flights
Connecting flight₹12,393Longer, includes a stop72 options
3 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Chicago to Des Moines
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UN
United Airlines Flights
from ₹24,24038 flights
Fares from
₹24,240
Non-stop
7 in these results
Departures
38 in the list above
DE
Delta Air Lines Flights
from ₹12,39324 flights
Fares from
₹12,393
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
24 in the list above
AM
American Airlines Flights
from ₹15,91921 flights
Fares from
₹15,919
Non-stop
4 in these results
Departures
21 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
1h 28m · United Airlines
First departure of the day
05:00 · American Airlines
Last departure of the day
22:53 · American Airlines
Flight options found
83
Direct / non-stop options
11
Airport codes
Chicago–ORD, Des Moines–DSM
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Sat, 14 Nov found 83 flight options, 11 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 05:00 and the last around 22:53. The fastest flight takes about 1h 28m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from ₹12,393, Afternoon from ₹12,393, Evening from ₹15,919, Night from ₹33,194. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Destination & City Travel Guide
About Chicago
Chicago’s downtown Loop puts Millennium Park, the Art Institute and the Riverwalk within a manageable area. The lakefront creates a second axis for walking, while neighbourhoods farther out need transit time of their own. Passengers landing at O’Hare may be changing flights or visiting relatives in the wider region, so check whether an overnight hotel is near the airport or downtown. The CTA Blue Line runs from the airport into the city and avoids the road congestion that can affect a taxi.
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Tips for travellers from India
The Loop is useful for the Art Institute, Millennium Park and central rail links, while a hotel near O’Hare serves an early flight or suburban appointment. These bases are a substantial distance apart. The CTA Blue Line reaches the airport from downtown, but passengers arriving at Terminal 5 first need the airport connection to the main rail-access area. The airport train and an intercity rail departure from Union Station are separate arrangements.
Air India uses Terminal 5. United domestic flights and international departures use Terminal 1, while many international arrivals are processed through Terminal 5, so an onward connection can involve a building change. In the city, pair the Art Institute with Millennium Park rather than crossing to a distant neighbourhood between them. The Riverwalk offers another central route, while the lakefront extends far beyond the downtown section. The Obama Presidential Center opened to the public in June 2026 in Jackson Park, creating a museum outing on the South Side rather than another stop beside the Loop. Plan that visit as its own district trip. A river architecture cruise also has a specific departure dock, which should be matched to the walking route. Choose between a museum-heavy day and a longer lakefront walk before booking several timed attractions.
Best time to visit Chicago
May to June or September to October, about 12–25°C, for river and lake walks.
Places to visit in Chicago
Millennium ParkArt Institute of ChicagoChicago RiverwalkNavy PierMuseum CampusDevon Avenue
How to reach Chicago
By Air: O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is about 27 km northwest of downtown Chicago; the CTA Blue Line takes about 45 minutes to the Loop. Taxis and booked cars also operate.
By Rail: Chicago Union Station serves intercity trains; the CTA Blue Line links O’Hare with downtown.
By Road: Airport taxis and app-based cars use expressways; intercity coaches use downtown stops.
What to do in Chicago
Walk from Millennium Park to the Art Institute.
Follow the Chicago Riverwalk.
Take an architecture cruise on the Chicago River.
Explore the lakefront around Museum Campus.
Chicago airport information
O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Air India operates from O’Hare Terminal 5. United uses Terminal 1 for domestic flights and international departures, while international arrivals without preclearance generally use Terminal 5.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Chicago to Des Moines flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Chicago to Des Moines dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Saturday at ₹12,393. This can change from week to week.
How far is Chicago from Des Moines by air?
The flying distance depends on the routing the airline selects. The flight cards above show duration and stop details for each result.
Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Des Moines?
Yes. 11 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Chicago to Des Moines, operated by United Airlines and American Airlines. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Chicago to Des Moines?
United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Des Moines?
The quickest non-stop Chicago to Des Moines flight on this page takes about 1h 28m. Non-stop flights here take between 1h 28m and 1h 42m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the cheapest Chicago to Des Moines flight fare?
The lowest Chicago to Des Moines fare on this page is ₹12,393. Fares on the same dates run up to ₹86,606, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
Which is the cheapest airline for Chicago to Des Moines flight?
On this page, Delta Air Lines has the lowest Chicago to Des Moines fare, starting from ₹12,393. American Airlines is next, from ₹15,919. The cheapest airline can change with the date, so compare a few days around your trip.
What time do Chicago to Des Moines flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 05:00 and the last around 22:53, local time at Chicago. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Lowest Chicago to Des Moines airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare
₹12,393
14/11/2026
Delta Air Lines
06:20
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
₹12,145
27/11/2026
Delta Air Lines
06:20
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
₹11,773
26/01/2027
Delta Air Lines
06:20
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Chicago to Des Moines flight duration is approximately 1 hour 28 minutes non-stop. There are 11 non-stop Chicago to Des Moines direct flights on the departure date shown on this page.
Chicago to Des Moines Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 83 flight options, 11 of them non-stop. The first departure from Chicago is at 05:00 and the last is at 22:53. Flights leave from O Hare International and land at Des Moines.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Chicago to Des Moines
Flight Duration
1h 28m - 24h 43m
Airport Codes
Chicago - ORD, Des Moines - DSM
Total Flights Available
83 flights11 direct72 with layovers
First Flight Departure
Departs at 05:00
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 22:53
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
12 flights1 direct11 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
20 flights3 direct17 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
23 flights1 direct22 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
19 flights3 direct16 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
9 flights3 direct6 with layovers
Airport Information & Terminals
ORD: Chicago airport system. Chicago flights commonly use O'Hare or Midway. O'Hare is a huge hub with rail access; Midway can be easier for some city-side trips. Winter weather and traffic should be part of the booking decision.
DSM: Des Moines airport. Des Moines airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
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