Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Des Moines (PWK–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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299 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
299 mi 1h 8m nonstop

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

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All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PWK → DSM
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
DSM → PWK
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
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/Prospect Heights/Wheeling

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric PWK→DSM ORD→DSM MDW→DSM
Distance from PWK – 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines – 12 3
Weekly flights ~1 325 19
Flight time 1h 8m 1h 20m 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 PWK 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/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
PWK: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
299 mi / 481 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 8m gate to gate.
Facts

PWK–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance299 mi / 481 km
Flight time1h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 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 PWK to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 1h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 299 miles.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW 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 PWK to DSM

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PWK to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to DSM is about 1 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 299 miles (481 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).