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Des Moines to Chicago (DSM-MDW): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

Southwest Airlines flies the DSM to MDW nonstop about 6 times a week. That's enough service to give you a real choice of departures, though premium seats don't sit unclaimed for long. 2LNR watches every DSM to MDW departure for confirmed upgrade and award space and can alert you when a date you're tracking opens up.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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Nonstop flights a week
305 mi
Nonstop distance
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every DSM to MDW departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Des Moines to Chicago to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each DSM to MDW departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying Des Moines to Chicago nonstop

Carriers operating DSM to MDW nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • Southwest Airlines
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Frequently asked questions about DSM to MDW

How far is Chicago from Des Moines?
DSM to MDW covers about 305 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DSM to MDW?
Southwest Airlines is currently the only airline flying DSM to MDW nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on every Southwest Airlines departure.
How many flights a week are there from DSM to MDW?
About 6 nonstop flights a week run between Des Moines and Chicago in the current schedule, operated by Southwest Airlines. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on DSM to MDW?
Open the DSM to MDW calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Des Moines to Chicago route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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