Chicago/West Chicago to Des Moines (DPA–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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280 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
IND Indianapolis ~2h 54m → Indianapolis (IND) to Des Moines flights
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Chicago/West Chicago to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
280 mi 0h 45m nonstop

DPA–DSM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Chicago/West Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DPA to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~2h
Longest
IND ~2h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DPA → DSM
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
Return
DSM → DPA
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Chicago/West Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric DPA→DSM ORD→DSM MDW→DSM
Distance from DPA – 18 mi 27 mi
Nonstop airlines – 12 3
Weekly flights – 330 19
Flight time 0h 45m 1h 10m 1h 20m
Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights · Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of DPA with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Des Moines is 0 hours the same as Chicago/West Chicago.
DPA: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/West Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
280 mi / 451 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m gate to gate.
Facts

DPA–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/West Chicago to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance280 mi / 451 km
Flight time0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DPA
Full nameDupage Airport
IATA / ICAODPA / KDPA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DPA to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Dupage Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 0h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 280 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from DSM to DPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DPA to DSM

Dupage Airport (DPA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DPA to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DPA to DSM is about 0 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 280 miles (451 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).