ChicagoDes MoinesDirect FlightsORD–DSM
Chicago (O'Hare International Airport) to Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport).
Flight time from ORD to DSM is estimated at about 1h 12m, based on the 298-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 8-9/day across 2 captured airlines, with United Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 07:00 to 23:00 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 12m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 298 mi | 8-9/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for ORD to DSM
Our current provider sample includes 8-9/day from ORD to DSM across 2 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 2, 3.
- First departure
- 07:00
- Last departure
- 23:00
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Captured departures/day
- 18
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 6-7/day | Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet, Airbus A320 family · Terminal 2 · Seat map | 07:00 |
Aircraft on this route
- Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet, Airbus A320 family
- Embraer E-Jet, Canadair reg jet 700
Flying the other way?
DSM to ORD flights — 8-9/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for ORD to DSM, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 60 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from ORD to DSM?
The ORD to DSM flight time is estimated at about 1h 12m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is ORD from DSM?
ORD to DSM is about 298 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from ORD to DSM?
Our current provider sample for ORD to DSM includes United Airlines, American Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from ORD to DSM?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for ORD to DSM include Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet, Airbus A320 family, Embraer E-Jet, Canadair reg jet 700.