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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:39 am and lands at 7:22 am
• Latest: departs at 9:00 pm and lands at 10:43 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 43m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 1h 43m, covering 298 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 O'Hare Intl Airport range from $217 to $390, with an average of $296 over the past 12 months. Anything below $217 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 35% above the route average of $296. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $295 round-trip, compared to $326 via a layover through Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $120, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Most connecting flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport pass through Fort Lauderdale (FLL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

On the Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 35%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $257 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $393: a $136 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Des Moines and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

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

Among airlines operating Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: 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:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

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