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

Q: How long does the flight from Des Moines to Chicago to take?

The flight from Des Moines to Chicago takes1 Hour 23 Minutes.

Flying to Midway is very easy as there are 3 airliners who offer flights from Des Moines International including Omni Air Transport, NetJets and Southwest Airlines. The official airport code for Des Moines International is DSM and for Midway it is MDW.

The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! Flight to Midway will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

Travellers planning to fly from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Midway Airport (MDW) can pre-book short or long term car parking at Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

If you are renting a car at Midway Airport (MDW) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Midway Airport (MDW) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.

Below are some options if you require transport to Des Moines International Airport (DSM):

Ensure your arrival at Midway Airport (MDW) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:

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To see all airliners that offer flights between Des Moines International and Midway please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	We	Th	Fr	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Southwest Airlines	0	1	1	00:24	23:30	VIEW FLIGHTS
Omni Air Transport	0	1	0	09:45	09:45	VIEW FLIGHTS
NetJets	1	0	0	19:11	19:11	VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with Southwest Airlines. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers WN8507 with times between 00:24 and 23:30.

If you would like to find out more information on availably, flight times or if you would like to book your flight, you can visit Southwest Airlines direct at www.southwest.com/?ref=southwestairlines.com.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Wednesday

19:11

Airline	Flight No
NetJets	EJA838

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Thursday

09:45

Airline	Flight No
Omni Air Transport	DRL74

23:30

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN8507

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Friday

00:24

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN8507

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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
Austin to Chicago Midway	0		1 Hour 22 Minutes
Mason City to Chicago Midway	0		1 Hour 23 Minutes
Omaha to Chicago Midway	0		1 Hour 37 Minutes
Rochester to Chicago Midway	0		1 Hour 21 Minutes

Whilst you will find a bureau de change at Midway, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.

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Flight Price FAQ - Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago (MDW)

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What is the cheapest flight one way from Des Moines DSM to Chicago MDW?

The cheapest flight one way from Des Moines DSM to Chicago MDW is £60.75 ($80 €72.02)

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$80 | €72.02

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What is the cheapest return flight from Des Moines DSM to Chicago MDW?

The cheapest return flight from Des Moines DSM to Chicago MDW is £182.26 ($240 €216.07)

£182.26

$240 | €216.07

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