Des Moines to Chicago/Romeoville (DSM–LOT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
287 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Des Moines to Chicago/Romeoville
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
287 mi 1h 7m nonstop

DSM–LOT has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSM → LOT
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
LOT → DSM
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
42%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago/Romeoville from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Lewis University Airport.
Metric DSM→LOT OMA→LOT
Distance from DSM 117 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 1h 7m 1h 4m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Lewis University Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Romeoville.
Distance & Flight Time
287 mi / 463 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 7m gate to gate.

DSM–LOT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Chicago/Romeoville route.
Route details
Distance287 mi / 463 km
Flight time1h 7m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: LOT
IATA / ICAOLOT / KLOT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation679 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to LOT flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Lewis University Airport take about 1h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 287 miles.
Nearby alternatives include OMA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 DSM to LOT

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lewis University Airport (LOT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to LOT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to LOT is about 1 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 287 miles (463 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).