Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago (ORD) flights
United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Republic Airline, Envoy Air fly nonstop from Des Moines International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 65 flights a week in July 2026. The 299-mile flight takes about 1h 37m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 299 mi · 481 km
- Flight time
- 1h 37m
- Airlines
- 4
- Seats filled
- 72%
Airlines flying DSM to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 26 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 104,146 | 1h 38m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 20 | Bombardier CRJ700, Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ550 | 48,634 | 1h 40m |
| Republic Airline | 13 | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 32,556 | 1h 35m |
| Envoy Air | 6 | Embraer E170, Embraer E175 | 21,717 | 1h 32m |
| GoJet AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ550 | 4,787 | 1h 37m |
| American AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321 | 20,498 | 1h 28m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DSM to ORD flight schedule
18 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 9 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 8:50pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1856United Airlines | 6:00am | 7:40am | 10 | 89% |
| UA 2798United Airlines | 6:00am | 7:36am | 21 | 76% |
| AA 4383American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:55am | 8:45am | 27 | 79% |
| UA 2287United Airlines | 8:00am | 9:40am | 10 | 95% |
| UA 2668United Airlines | 8:00am | 9:36am | 21 | 84% |
| AA 4969American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:45am | 10:30am | 4 | 88% |
| AA 3413American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 10:26am | 12:05pm | 27 | 63% |
| UA 1410United Airlines | 11:23am | 1:03pm | 10 | 69% |
| UA 2769United Airlines | 11:32am | 1:15pm | 21 | 81% |
| UA 3628United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 1:21pm | 3:00pm | 20 | 72% |
| AA 4676American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 1:35pm | 3:17pm | 4 | 81% |
| AA 4965American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 1:55pm | 3:41pm | 27 | 56% |
| UA 312United Airlines | 3:20pm | 5:03pm | 21 | 69% |
| UA 1989United Airlines | 3:24pm | 5:03pm | 8 | 61% |
| AA 4973American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:33pm | 8:28pm | 4 | 55% |
| UA 6050United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:50pm | 8:30pm | 10 | 50% |
| AA 4955American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:49pm | 9:37pm | 27 | 46% |
| AA 4102American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 8:50pm | 10:30pm | 4 | 67% |
Is DSM to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 3,510 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (88%), those around 7pm the least (52%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (33%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,764 | 73% | 27 min | 3.5% |
| American Airlines | 1,746 | 74% | 27 min | 4.6% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 226 | 88% | |
| 6am to 7am | 298 | 84% | |
| 7am to 8am | 131 | 82% | |
| 8am to 9am | 490 | 83% | |
| 9am to 10am | 72 | 88% | |
| 10am to 11am | 110 | 73% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 442 | 74% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 369 | 76% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 123 | 75% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 359 | 67% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 86 | 74% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 389 | 56% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 185 | 52% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 121 | 68% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 296 | 22,769 | |
| September 2025 | 266 | 20,742 | |
| October 2025 | 294 | 22,568 | |
| November 2025 | 242 | 15,080 | |
| December 2025 | 260 | 16,831 | |
| January 2026 | 218 | 14,403 | |
| February 2026 | 238 | 15,650 | |
| March 2026 | 297 | 18,559 | |
| April 2026 | 361 | 22,267 | |
| May 2026 | 367 | 23,667 | |
| June 2026 | 290 | 18,877 | |
| July 2026 | 290 | 21,110 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.