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

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Chicago/West Chicago to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 280 mi 0h 45m nonstop 23 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DPA and DSM, connecting options are available through 23 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DPA to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
19
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.
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 0 11 3
Weekly flights 1 440 14
Flight time 0h 45m 1h 11m 0h 46m
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.
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)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
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 approximately 0h 45m. The route covers 280 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DPA to DSM. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, PTK, MDW, MSP, CLE, YYZ, CLT, AUS, PHL, MCO, LGA, DFW, SRQ, BOS, FMY, PBI, RSW, PHX, FLL, LAS, PSP, STL and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 280 miles (451 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).