Route guide

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop between Des Moines (DSM) and Chicago (ORD), roughly 71 times a week. Because so many carriers compete on this route, premium seats turn over daily, and upgrade or award space can open and close within hours. 2LNR tracks confirmed availability on every DSM to ORD departure, so you know which flights have space before you book.

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

See DSM to ORD on the interactive map Get started free
71
Nonstop flights a week
298 mi
Nonstop distance
Free
To get started

Confirmed upgrade & award space on every DSM to ORD 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.

See real availability

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

Set an alert

Premium inventory turns over fast. Watch this route and 2LNR notifies you when space appears on a date you are tracking.

Plan on the map

See DSM to ORD on the interactive route map, with schedules, connections, and route statistics.

Airlines flying Des Moines to Chicago nonstop

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

  • United Airlines
  • American Airlines
See DSM to ORD on the interactive map →

Frequently asked questions about DSM to ORD

How far is Chicago from Des Moines?
DSM to ORD covers about 298 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 ORD?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly the route nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on both of them.
How many flights a week are there from DSM to ORD?
About 71 nonstop flights a week run between Des Moines and Chicago in the current schedule, operated by United Airlines and American 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 ORD?
Open the DSM to ORD 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.

Never miss DSM to ORD upgrade or award space

Track confirmed availability, set alerts, and book with confidence. Free to start, no credit card required.

Get started free