Chicago to Des Moines (MDW–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN869
WN Southwest
7S7
10:00 AM
CDT
11:25 AM
CDT
1h 25m
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WN1150
WN Southwest
7S7
10:05 AM
CDT
11:30 AM
CDT
1h 25m
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WN2127
WN Southwest
738
10:20 AM
CDT
11:45 AM
CDT
1h 25m
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WN2062
WN Southwest
737
8:50 PM
CDT
10:10 PM
CDT
1h 20m
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WN2128
WN Southwest
737
5:30 AM
CDT
6:55 AM
CDT
1h 25m
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WN2131
WN Southwest
737
3:15 PM
CDT
4:35 PM
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1h 20m
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WN698
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7S7
3:55 PM
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5:15 PM
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Chicago to Des Moines
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 305 mi 0h 46m nonstop 68 1-stop hubs

MDW–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 305 miles in approximately 0h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 13 737, 738, 7S7 1h20-1h25 87% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDW to DSM direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,563
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

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric MDW→DSM ORD→DSM SBN→DSM
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 11 1
Weekly flights 14 440 –
Flight time 0h 46m 1h 11m 1h 8m
Departure OTP 87% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights · South Bend (SBN) to Des Moines flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW 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.
MDW: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
305 mi / 491 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 46m to 1h 25m.
Facts

MDW–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance305 mi / 491 km
Flight time0h 46m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 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 MDW to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 0h 46m to 1h 25m. The route covers 305 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MDW to DSM. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RST, YIP, PTK, MKE, OMA, STL, CVG, FSD, LNK, SBN, CLE, DAL, ORD, MEM, YYZ, IAD, GMU, BFF, AGS, PIT, COS, APA, RDU, TEB, RIL, HOU, EWR, ACY, YVR, TEX, SFB, BWI, PIE, MCO, APF, MRK, SRQ, MSY, PBI, IAH, SCF, NAS, GCM, PSP, UDD, SNA, BNA, BUR, ATL, LGA, PDX, PGD, PHL, CLT, MSP, PHX, DEN, LAS, DTW, FLL, DCA, AUS, MIA, DFW, RSW, BOS, LAX and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DSM to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, SBN and MKE. 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 MDW to DSM

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to DSM ranges from 0 hours 46 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 305 miles (491 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via RST. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Milwaukee (MKE).