Flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago (MDW)

Route intelligence for DSM → MDW: direct flights, stopover options, and timetable coverage in one place.

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Direct flights

1 direct option(s) across 1 airline(s) · 491 km route distance.

  • Southwest Airlines · 80 min · 491 km

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Stopover options

  • 1 stop(s) · 3h 17m · DSM → MDW
  • 1 stop(s) · 3h 17m · DSM → MDW
  • 1 stop(s) · 3h 17m · DSM → MDW
  • 1 stop(s) · 4h 39m · DSM → MDW
  • 1 stop(s) · 4h 39m · DSM → MDW
  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 50m · DSM → MDW
  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 50m · DSM → MDW
  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 50m · DSM → MDW
  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 50m · DSM → MDW
  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 50m · DSM → MDW
  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 50m · DSM → MDW
  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 50m · DSM → MDW

Timetable coverage

Published flight numbers: WN1715, WN1727, WN295, WN5088, WN5101, WN424

Flight number: WN 1715

Operating days: 1

  • DSM 05:40 → MDW 07:00

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Route planning checklist

  • Compare direct duration with one-stop total duration before committing to a fare.
  • Check inbound alternatives on flights to MDW when return timing is important.
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