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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:10 am and lands at 6:33 am
• Latest: departs at 7:15 pm and lands at 8:38 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 23m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport.

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport takes 1h 23m, covering 305 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport range from $257 to $427, with an average of $312 over the past 12 months. Anything below $257 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $169 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $329 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $119, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Chicago Midway (MDW).

One-stop flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport most commonly connect through:

• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 20% of one-stop connections

Lambert-St Louis (STL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 42% on the Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $218 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $374, a difference of $156. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between Des Moines and Chicago Midway Airport.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 05m, compared with 6h 30m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 7h 41m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago Midway Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago Midway Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.