# Distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago (ORD)

> 483 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 483 km / 300 mi / 261 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 82° (east)
- **Return heading**: 266° (west)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 00:34 in Des Moines, it's 00:34 in Chicago)
- **Elevation difference**: 278 ft (ORD is lower than DSM)

## Airports

### [Des Moines International Airport (DSM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dsm-des-moines-des-moines-international-airport/1ef266df-17bd-64ca-a18b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Des Moines, United States
- ICAO: KDSM
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 41.500000, -93.700000
- Elevation: 958 ft

### [Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ord-chicago-chicago-ohare-international-airport/1ef266df-3115-6742-b012-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Chicago, United States
- ICAO: KORD
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 41.980000, -87.910000
- Elevation: 680 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Des Moines International Airport (DSM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dsm-des-moines-des-moines-international-airport/1ef266df-17bd-64ca-a18b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ord-chicago-chicago-ohare-international-airport/1ef266df-3115-6742-b012-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)