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$53+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Iowa

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CHI — DSM
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Iowa (USIA). 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 November 21, 2024.

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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/58:25 amORD - BRL
Nonstop1h 40mSouthern / Mokulele
Mon 12/96:00 amBRL - ORD
Nonstop1h 40mSouthern / Mokulele
Deal found 11/20$108
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/183:53 pmORD - OMA
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/257:45 amOMA - ORD
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/1712:59 pmORD - CID
Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/243:16 pmCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/318:48 pmORD - OMA
Nonstop1h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/35:30 amOMA - ORD
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$182
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/171:15 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/184:00 pmDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/156:20 amORD - CID
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Sun 1/126:38 amCID - ORD
1 stop4h 05mDelta
Deal found 11/20$198
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1712:25 pmORD - DSM
1 stop4h 10mDelta
Wed 12/185:39 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Deal found 11/20$208
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/1010:30 amORD - CID
Nonstop1h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/116:03 amCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$214
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/121:00 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/126:54 pmDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/69:18 pmORD - SUX
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/87:25 amSUX - ORD
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$224
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Fri 12/207:45 pmORD - MLI
Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/278:25 amMLI - ORD
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$239
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Wed 11/205:50 pmORD - MLI
Nonstop0h 58mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/2711:21 amMLI - ORD
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$249

Find flights from Chicago to Iowa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Iowa 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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ChicagoBurlington

ORD - BRL

ORDBRL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/19

8:25 am-10:05 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Burlington

Wed 12/25

6:00 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$74

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/18

3:53 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 12/25

7:45 am-9:37 am

Nonstop1h 52m

$177

ChicagoMoline

ORD - MLI

ORDMLI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/4

8:59 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 1/11

12:55 pm-2:09 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$179

ChicagoCedar Rapids

ORD - CID

ORDCID

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/17

12:59 pm-2:14 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 12/24

3:16 pm-4:47 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$179

ChicagoCedar Rapids

ORD - CID

ORDCID

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/5

8:45 pm-10:09 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 1/12

6:00 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$180

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/31

8:48 pm-10:38 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/3

5:30 am-7:30 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$182

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/17

1:15 pm-2:36 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

Des Moines

Wed 12/18

4:00 pm-5:41 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$189

ChicagoCedar Rapids

ORD - CID

ORDCID

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/15

6:20 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 15m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 1/12

6:38 am-10:43 am

1 stop4h 05m

$198

ChicagoCedar Rapids

MDW - CID

MDWCID

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/13

10:19 am-3:36 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 1/29

6:38 am-12:46 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$198

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/17

12:25 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 12/18

5:39 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$208

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Iowa

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Iowa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Iowa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Iowa (average of $311). Flying from Chicago to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 CHI to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Iowa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Iowa

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Iowa. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

The most flights from CHI to USIA are scheduled on a Wednesday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Rainfall in Iowa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Iowa when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Iowa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, 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 77.0 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 Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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 Iowa. Reviews last updated November 21, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Frontier and American Airlines from Chicago to Iowa by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
850 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,810 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Iowa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $53. Southwest flights start at $89 while deals on United Airlines start at $89 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Omaha Eppley Airfield, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Des Moines or Chicago Midway - Omaha Eppley Airfield when deciding on the best route from Chicago to Iowa.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Iowa are Piedmont Airlines (97%), Copa Airlines (92%) and Republic Airways (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Iowa?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Iowa is $119. On average you can expect to pay $261. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Omaha Eppley Airfield), can usually be booked for $177.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Iowa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Iowa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Iowa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Iowa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Iowa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Iowa 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 Chicago to Iowa?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Iowa (average of $311). Flying from Chicago to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 Chicago to Iowa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Iowa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Southern / MokuleleCheapest$78Average$155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$147Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$176Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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