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Flights from Des Moines to Bloomington

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Bloomington. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 8h 35m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 8h 35m
DSMBMIORD

Des Moines to Bloomington at a glance

Fastest journey8h 35mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Bloomington

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DSM Chicago (ORD) BMI
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sat15:15 DSM16:36 ORD6h 39m connection23:15 ORD23:50 BMIUnited Airlines + Envoy Air
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 35m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
414 km257 miles
Journey time
8h 35mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneBloomington vs Des Moines
Currency in Bloomington
USD
Airports
DSM → BMI

Flights from Des Moines to Bloomington: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Bloomington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Bloomington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 414 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Bloomington?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Bloomington?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Bloomington: Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI).

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