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Cheap flights from Columbus to Chicago from $76

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Frontier Logo
6:05 pm - 7:55 am
CMH
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ORD
14h 50m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:55 am - 5:10 pm
ORD
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CMH
9h 15m
1 stop
$190Frontier
Tue, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 4
Frontier Logo
8:48 pm - 11:01 pm
CMH
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ORD
27h 13m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
6:55 am - 5:10 pm
ORD
-
CMH
9h 15m
1 stop
$191Frontier
Fri, May 22 - Tue, May 26
Southwest Logo
8:30 am - 8:45 am
CMH
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MDW
1h 15mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:20 pm - 8:35 pm
MDW
-
CMH
1h 15mnonstop
$192Southwest
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:37 pm - 11:13 pm
CMH
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ORD
10h 36m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 5:10 pm
ORD
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CMH
26h 20m
1 stop
$194Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Sat, May 23
Frontier Logo
6:05 pm - 10:02 pm
CMH
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MDW
4h 57m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 5:10 pm
MDW
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CMH
10h 10m
1 stop
$195Frontier
Thu, May 21 - Sun, May 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:37 pm - 11:13 pm
CMH
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ORD
10h 36m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 5:05 pm
ORD
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CMH
9h 10m
1 stop
$196Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Tue, Jun 9
Frontier Logo
6:05 pm - 10:02 pm
CMH
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MDW
4h 57m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 5:05 pm
MDW
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CMH
10h 05m
1 stop
$197Frontier
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 11
Southwest Logo
8:00 pm - 8:15 pm
CMH
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MDW
1h 15mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:20 pm - 8:35 pm
MDW
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CMH
1h 15mnonstop
$198Southwest
Mon, May 25 - Wed, May 27
American Airlines Logo
2:02 pm - 2:35 pm
CMH
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ORD
1h 33mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:33 am
ORD
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CMH
1h 33mnonstop
$198American Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Tue, May 26
Frontier Logo
6:05 pm - 7:55 am
CMH
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ORD
14h 50m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:55 am - 5:05 pm
ORD
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CMH
9h 10m
1 stop
$199Frontier
Sun, May 31 - Thu, Jun 11

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Frontier flights from Columbus to Chicago

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Frontier
Jun 2
CMH6:05 pmColumbus
14h 50m
1 stop
ORD7:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 4
ORD6:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl
9h 15m
1 stop
CMH5:10 pmColumbus
$190
Frontier
May 22
CMH8:48 pmColumbus
27h 13m
2 stops
ORD11:01 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
May 26
ORD6:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl
9h 15m
1 stop
CMH5:10 pmColumbus
$191
Frontier
Jul 2
CMH6:00 pmColumbus
15h 03m
1 stop
ORD8:03 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 15
ORD1:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 14m
1 stop
CMH5:04 pmColumbus
$192

Delta flights from Columbus to Chicago

Our best Delta deals on Columbus to Chicago flight tickets
Delta
May 27
CMH6:25 amColumbus
3h 20m
1 stop
ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 1
ORD9:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
3h 00m
1 stop
CMH1:25 pmColumbus
$218
Delta
Jun 2
CMH2:03 pmColumbus
7h 11m
2 stops
ORD8:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 4
ORD6:06 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
5h 24m
1 stop
CMH12:30 amColumbus
$223
Delta
May 21
CMH6:25 amColumbus
3h 20m
1 stop
ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 2
ORD9:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
3h 00m
1 stop
CMH1:25 pmColumbus
$238

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Tue 6/2

6:05 pm-7:55 am

1 stop14h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/4

6:55 am-5:10 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$190

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Fri 5/22

8:48 pm-11:01 pm

2 stops27h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/26

6:55 am-5:10 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$191
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Tue 6/2

8:30 am-8:45 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/2

6:20 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$192

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Thu 5/21

1:37 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop10h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/23

1:50 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$194

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Thu 5/21

6:05 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/24

6:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$195

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Fri 5/29

1:37 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop10h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/9

6:55 am-5:05 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$196

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Thu 5/28

6:05 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Chicago Midway

Thu 6/11

6:00 am-5:05 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$197

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Mon 5/25

8:00 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/27

6:20 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$198

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Sat 5/23

2:02 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/26

7:00 am-9:33 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$198

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Sun 5/31

6:05 pm-7:55 am

1 stop14h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/11

6:55 am-5:05 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$199

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Columbus and Chicago?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Columbus, with most prices found around $48. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in February, then December is your next best option. Flight prices from Columbus to Chicago during December average around $55.

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 $484. 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 $724.

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 $484. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is in the afternoon when prices are around $920.

What is the cheapest Columbus to Chicago flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus 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 $314 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 $237 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

1h 10m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

3 airports
The fastest flight from Columbus to Chicago takes 1h 10m
Direct flights go from Columbus to Chicago every day.
There are 3 airports in Chicago. From Columbus there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW).
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Columbus to Chicago

  • How far is Columbus to Chicago by plane?

    There are 275.3 mi between Columbus and Chicago. Typically, this will take 1h 10m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Columbus to Chicago?

    Prices for flights from Columbus to Chicago refresh daily.

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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.

Best airlines flying from Columbus to Chicago

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Rating
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SouthwestPriceFrom $137Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,307 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $137Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,681 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $143Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,965 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $144Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,670 reviews
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