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$59+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Chicago (CHI)

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DSM — CHI
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Iowa (USIA) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$179
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$59
(Frontier)
From Iowa to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Iowa to Chicago (CHI)

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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/295:45 amDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 38mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/93:10 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$214
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2311:21 amMLI - ORD
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/69:50 amORD - MLI
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/245:47 amLSE - ORD
Nonstop1h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/3110:00 amORD - LSE
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$247
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Tue 12/244:05 pmOMA - MDW
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Tue 12/313:10 pmMDW - OMA
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$278
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Thu 12/193:55 pmDBQ - ORD
Nonstop0h 55mDenver Air Connection
Sun 12/222:30 pmORD - DBQ
Nonstop0h 55mDenver Air Connection
Deal found 12/17$284
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/297:08 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop14h 46mFrontier
Thu 1/910:35 amORD - DSM
1 stop23h 36mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$296
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/247:20 amSUX - ORD
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/259:18 pmORD - SUX
Nonstop1h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$299
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Sun 12/226:55 amDSM - MDW
1 stop4h 13mDelta
Wed 12/254:50 pmMDW - DSM
1 stop4h 26mDelta
Deal found 12/17$313
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/236:45 pmDSM - MDW
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Mon 1/611:10 amMDW - DSM
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/278:00 amDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/318:20 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$334
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/236:30 amDSM - ORD
1 stop10h 15mSouthwest
Mon 1/611:25 amORD - DSM
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$343
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Mon 12/307:18 pmOMA - ORD
1 stop18h 02mFrontier
Thu 1/27:29 pmORD - OMA
1 stop19h 31mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$348

Find flights from Iowa to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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MolineChicago

MLI - ORD

MLIORD

Moline Quad-City

Tue 2/18

11:31 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/6

10:10 am-11:16 am

Nonstop1h 06m

$179

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

Fri 1/10

3:28 pm-5:06 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/12

8:20 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$189

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

Fri 1/31

12:15 pm-1:43 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/7

10:03 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$190

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Thu 1/9

6:30 am-1:08 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/12

10:19 am-4:34 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$208

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

Fri 2/7

5:14 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/10

4:58 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop3h 59m

$208

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

Tue 1/28

8:30 am-2:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/29

12:15 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$213

DubuqueChicago

DBQ - ORD

DBQORD

Dubuque

Sat 1/11

3:55 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/17

2:30 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

$218

OmahaChicago

OMA - MDW

OMAMDW

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 1/16

12:10 pm-1:40 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/23

8:35 am-10:10 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$223

OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/8

11:26 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/12

8:10 pm-9:53 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$224

OmahaChicago

OMA - ORD

OMAORD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/10

6:01 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/13

9:45 am-11:29 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$226

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Travel insights for flights from Iowa to Chicago

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Chicago?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Chicago (average of $232). Flying from Iowa to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IA to CHI?

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When flying from Iowa to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Frontier and Delta from Iowa to Chicago. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.4
Good
829 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Iowa to Chicago are Frontier ($59), Southwest ($89), and United Airlines ($89).

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Chicago?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Iowa to Chicago?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from Iowa, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Lufthansa (91%), Republic Airways (87%), Iberia( 87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Iowa to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Iowa to Chicago? While on average our users pay $857, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $151. The most popular route (Omaha Eppley Airfield - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $177.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Chicago?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Chicago (average of $232). Flying from Iowa to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Iowa to Chicago

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Southern / MokuleleCheapest$72Average$134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$147Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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