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6:00 am - 10:11 pmCMH-ORD
17h 11m1 stop
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10:24 am - 11:41 amORD-CMH
24h 17m1 stop
$234Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 9 - Sun, Dec 14
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5:45 am - 10:11 pmCMH-ORD
17h 26m1 stop
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4:41 pm - 10:58 amORD-CMH
17h 17m1 stop
$235Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Dec 17 - Sun, Jan 18
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11:14 am - 11:08 amCMH-ORD
24h 54m3 stops
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7:41 pm - 10:14 pmORD-CMH
25h 33m3 stops
$236Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 10
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5:30 am - 6:03 amCMH-ORD
1h 33mnonstop
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10:10 am - 12:40 pmORD-CMH
1h 30mnonstop
$237American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 9
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8:33 pm - 11:08 amCMH-ORD
15h 35m1 stop
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7:41 pm - 10:14 pmORD-CMH
25h 33m3 stops
$238Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 10
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12:56 pm - 10:24 pmCMH-ORD
10h 28m1 stop
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2:26 pm - 6:49 pmORD-CMH
27h 23m1 stop
$240Frontier
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Fri, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 6
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5:40 am - 10:10 amCMH-MDW
5h 30m1 stop
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1:55 pm - 4:05 pmMDW-CMH
1h 10mnonstop
$241Southwest
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Tue, Dec 16 - Tue, Dec 16
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12:27 pm - 7:32 pmCMH-ORD
8h 05m1 stop
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9:11 pm - 11:43 pmORD-CMH
1h 32mnonstop
$241American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 6
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12:56 pm - 1:16 pmCMH-ORD
25h 20m2 stops
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6:00 am - 11:41 amORD-CMH
28h 41m2 stops
$242Frontier
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Fri, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 7
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7:00 am - 7:20 amCMH-MDW
1h 20mnonstop
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2:10 pm - 9:10 pmMDW-CMH
6h 00m2 stops
$246Southwest
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Tue, Dec 16 - Tue, Dec 16

Spirit Airlines flights from Columbus to Chicago

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Columbus to Chicago flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Dec 8
CMH11:14 amColumbus
24h 54m
3 stops
ORD11:08 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 10
ORD7:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
25h 33m
3 stops
CMH10:14 pmColumbus
$236
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Spirit Airlines
Dec 8
CMH8:33 pmColumbus
15h 35m
1 stop
ORD11:08 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 10
ORD7:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
25h 33m
3 stops
CMH10:14 pmColumbus
$238
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Spirit Airlines
Dec 9
CMH11:14 amColumbus
33h 47m
3 stops
ORD8:01 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 11
ORD5:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
13h 38m
2 stops
CMH7:38 pmColumbus
$250
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American Airlines flights from Columbus to Chicago

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American Airlines
Nov 25
CMH5:30 amColumbus
1h 30m
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 27
ORD8:19 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 25m
CMH10:44 amColumbus
$235
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American Airlines
Dec 6
CMH5:30 amColumbus
1h 33m
ORD6:03 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 9
ORD10:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 30m
CMH12:40 pmColumbus
$237
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American Airlines
Dec 6
CMH5:54 pmColumbus
6h 57m
1 stop
ORD11:51 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 10
ORD10:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 30m
CMH12:40 pmColumbus
$241
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Price

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Tue 12/9

6:00 am-10:11 pm

1 stop17h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/14

10:24 am-11:41 am

1 stop24h 17m

$234

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Wed 12/17

5:45 am-10:11 pm

1 stop17h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

4:41 pm-10:58 am

1 stop17h 17m

$235

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Mon 12/8

11:14 am-11:08 am

3 stops24h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/10

7:41 pm-10:14 pm

3 stops25h 33m

$236

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Sat 12/6

5:30 am-6:03 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/9

10:10 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$237

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Mon 12/8

8:33 pm-11:08 am

1 stop15h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/10

7:41 pm-10:14 pm

3 stops25h 33m

$238

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Fri 12/5

12:56 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop10h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/6

2:26 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop27h 23m

$240

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Tue 12/16

5:40 am-10:10 am

1 stop5h 30m

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/16

1:55 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$241

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Sat 12/6

12:27 pm-7:32 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/6

9:11 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$241

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Fri 12/5

12:56 pm-1:16 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

6:00 am-11:41 am

2 stops28h 41m

$242

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Tue 12/16

7:00 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/16

2:10 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops6h 00m

$246

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Columbus, with most prices found around $214. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in August, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Columbus to Chicago during September average around $218.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $514. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Columbus to Chicago for around $784.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the morning. Flights from Columbus to Chicago during this time can be as low as $499. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is in the afternoon when prices are around $977.

What is the cheapest Columbus to Chicago flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Columbus when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $326 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Columbus for as low as $250 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Columbus to Chicago flights?

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Fastest flight time

1h 15m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

2 airports
The fastest flight from Columbus to Chicago takes 1h 15m
Direct flights go from Columbus to Chicago every day.
There are 2 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)
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  • How far is Columbus to Chicago by plane?

    There are 275.3 mi between Columbus and Chicago. Typically, this will take 1h 15m by plane in normal conditions.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Columbus to Chicago?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Columbus to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $90Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,160 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $143Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,103 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $155Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,252 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $162Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,048 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,035 reviews
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