Des Moines to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (DSM–PWK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
Flight Schedule
No service
No nonstop service between DSM and PWK.
Nearest airports to DSM with scheduled service:
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD, 76 mi)
· Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO, 96 mi)
· The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID, 103 mi)
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Des Moines to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Route information for DSM to PWK.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSM → PWK
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Return
PWK → DSM
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
DSM delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling from Des Moines
Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
| Metric | DSM→PWK | CID→PWK | OMA→PWK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DSM | – | 103 mi | 117 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | 1 |
| Departure OTP | 92% | – | – |
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights · Omaha (OMA) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
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Time Difference
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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 0 hours
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Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · PWK: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
DSM: CDT · PWK: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Facts
DSM–PWK Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Des Moines to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about DSM to PWK flights.
Yes, return flights from PWK to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID) and Omaha (OMA).