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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 6:34 am
• Latest: departs at 7:15 pm and lands at 8:39 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 24m.

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 24m, 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 $273 to $481, with an average of $339 over the past 12 months. Anything below $273 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $329 round-trip, compared to $401 via a layover through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $237 to $1,568. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $121, which is 55% below the typical average for this route.

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $84 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).

Most connecting flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport pass through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $261 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $427, a difference of $166.

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.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago Midway Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. 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 and a checked bag in Economy Class

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