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Flights from Des Moines to Champaign

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Champaign. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 4h 32m door to door (17 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 4h 32m
DSMCMIORD

Des Moines to Champaign at a glance

Fastest journey4h 32mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Champaign

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) CMI
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sun15:30 DSM16:51 ORD2h 39m connection19:30 ORD20:02 CMIUnited Airlines + Envoy Air
17 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 4h 32m
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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
481 km299 miles
Journey time
4h 32mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneChampaign vs Des Moines
Currency in Champaign
USD
Airports
DSM → CMI

Flights from Des Moines to Champaign: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Champaign?
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 Champaign?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 481 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Champaign?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Champaign?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Champaign: University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).

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