Flights from Des Moines Airport DSM to Chicago Airport ORD
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Getting to Des Moines International from O'Hare International Airport is very straight forward. There are 20 airliners who all offer direct flights several times a week. The official airport code for Des Moines International is DSM and for O'Hare International Airport it is ORD.
The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! Flight to O'Hare International Airport will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.
If you plan on flying to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
If you are renting a car at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Organise and book your choice of transport to Des Moines International Airport (DSM):
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Ensure your arrival at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:
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To see all airliners that offer flights between Des Moines International and O'Hare International Airport please see the table below.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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American Eagle | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 05:45 | 18:16 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Air New Zealand | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 08:10 | 18:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Air Canada | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 08:10 | 18:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Alaska Airlines | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 05:45 | 18:16 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Aer Lingus | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 05:45 | 18:16 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
British Airways | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11:56 | 18:16 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Qatar Airways | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11:56 | 18:16 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Iberia | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11:56 | 18:16 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
United Express | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:03 | 18:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Lufthansa | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11:03 | 18:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
All Nippon Airways | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 08:10 | 15:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
United Airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 08:10 | 15:28 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Japan Airlines | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 05:45 | 18:16 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Emirates | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:15 | 15:28 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Copa Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 08:10 | 08:10 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Avianca | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 08:10 | 08:10 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
AlphaSky | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 05:45 | 18:16 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Jet Linx Aviation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 05:45 | 18:16 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
NetJets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 05:00 | 15:24 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
American Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:23 | 19:46 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
American Eagle offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 05:45 and 18:16.
If you wish to book your flight with American Eagle then we advise you book direct from their website at www.google.com/search?q=American Eagle. The best discounts can only be obtained from their website.
The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

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Monday | 05:45
07:30
08:10
11:35
11:56
14:52
15:25
18:16
18:45
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Tuesday | 05:45
07:07
08:10
11:35
11:56
14:17
15:23
15:28
18:45
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Wednesday | 05:45
07:07
08:10
11:35
11:56
14:52
15:28
18:16
18:45
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Thursday | 05:45
08:10
11:35
11:56
14:52
15:15
18:16
18:45
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Friday | 05:45
07:07
08:10
11:35
11:56
14:52
15:25
18:16
18:45
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Saturday | 05:45
08:10
11:03
11:56
14:22
15:34
18:16
18:45
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Sunday | 05:00
05:45
08:10
11:03
11:56
13:23
14:52
15:24
15:28
18:16
18:45
19:46
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Waterloo to Chicago O'Hare | 0 | 1 Hour 7 Minutes | |
Ames to Chicago O'Hare | 0 | 1 Hour 22 Minutes | |
Burlington to Chicago O'Hare | 0 | 53 Minutes | |
Cedar Rapids to Chicago O'Hare | 0 | 56 Minutes | |
Fort Dodge to Chicago O'Hare | 0 | 1 Hour 26 Minutes | |
Kirksville to Chicago O'Hare | 0 | 1 Hour 19 Minutes | |
La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare | 0 | 1 Hour 2 Minutes | |
Mason City to Chicago O'Hare | 0 | 1 Hour 21 Minutes | |
Omaha to Chicago O'Hare | 0 | 1 Hour 36 Minutes | |
Rochester to Chicago O'Hare | 0 | 1 Hour 17 Minutes |
Whilst you will find a bureau de change at O'Hare International Airport, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.
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