$211 Cheap United flights Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago (ORD)

Use the “Price (lowest to highest)” filter on Expedia to find cheap United Airlines return flights from $184 from DSM to ORD. Affordable one-way options from $211 are also on offer.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

January is one of the most affordable months to jet off to Chicago with United Airlines. You could also find great deals on return and one-way fares in February.

Begin your search one to three months ahead of your travel date to get cheap fares on United Airlines flights from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD). You can save 25% by booking your domestic flight 34 to 86 days in advance versus last-minute reservations made 6 to 12 days out. You could also reduce costs by buying your fare on a Sunday, as it’s 6% cheaper on average than a Monday, the most expensive day to book.* Get the timing right, and you can enjoy significant savings on domestic journeys.*Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

Yes, you can fly from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) on any of United Airlines’s 28 direct weekly flights. Make use of our “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters to find the United Airlines flight that’ll arrive at ORD at a time that suits you.

It takes approximately 1h 36m to fly nonstop from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) with United Airlines.

If flexibility is what you’re after, Thursday offers the most choice for United Airlines flights from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD). You can select from 4 different departures.

The earliest flight from DSM to ORD with United Airlines leaves at 8:00AM UTC-6. You’ll land at 9:35AM UTC-6. The last United Airlines flight of the day leaves at 6:45PM UTC-6 and arrives at 8:23PM UTC-6. With around 20% fewer cancellations for morning departures, starting your travel day early is typically the best way to go.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) is the primary Chicago hub for United Airlines flights from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM).

Offering a rewarding loyalty program, United Airlines is a favorite of many passengers departing from DSM to ORD. Plus, as a United Mileage Plus and One Key™ member booking through Expedia, you can earn OneKeyCash™* on eligible flights on top of your airline miles.*OneKeyCash™ disclaimer - OneKeyCash™ is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo.

For the Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) route, United Airlines typically flies Embraer 175 and Airbus A319 planes. Keep in mind that last-minute changes can occur for operational purposes, so your flight may be on a different aircraft.

Depending on the type of fare you purchased, a fee typically applies if you cancel or change your booking more than 24 hours after it’s been confirmed. To find flexible plane tickets, select our “Changes included” and “No cancel fee” boxes when searching for flights. To learn more about canceling or modifying your reservation, head to “Trips,” select your flight and tick “Manage Booking.”