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Southwest Logo
4:50 pm - 7:55 pm
CMH
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MDW
4h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 9:05 pm
MDW
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CMH
3h 25m
1 stop
$164Southwest
Sat, Apr 4 - Wed, Apr 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:03 pm - 11:22 am
CMH
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ORD
24h 19m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:43 pm - 9:40 am
ORD
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CMH
11h 57m
1 stop
$168Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 6
Frontier Logo
7:37 pm - 3:52 pm
CMH
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ORD
21h 15m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:01 pm - 8:38 pm
ORD
-
CMH
7h 37m
1 stop
$169Frontier
Tue, Feb 17 - Thu, Feb 19
Southwest Logo
12:40 pm - 7:30 pm
CMH
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MDW
7h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 12:05 pm
MDW
-
CMH
5h 40m
1 stop
$169Southwest
Tue, Feb 17 - Thu, Feb 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 7:50 pm
CMH
-
ORD
9h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:42 pm - 10:32 am
ORD
-
CMH
16h 50m
1 stop
$170Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Sat, Feb 21
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 9:42 am
CMH
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ORD
1h 42mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:39 pm - 10:13 pm
ORD
-
CMH
1h 34mnonstop
$171United Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 7
American Airlines Logo
11:26 am - 12:06 pm
CMH
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ORD
1h 40mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
4:32 pm - 7:03 pm
ORD
-
CMH
1h 31mnonstop
$172American Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:06 am - 11:47 pm
CMH
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ORD
18h 41m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:43 pm - 10:44 am
ORD
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CMH
17h 01m
1 stop
$176Spirit Airlines
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 6:19 am
CMH
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ORD
1h 49mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 1:15 pm
ORD
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CMH
1h 25mnonstop
$177United Airlines
Tue, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 25
Frontier Logo
11:19 am - 7:47 pm
CMH
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MDW
9h 28m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:51 pm - 8:30 am
MDW
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CMH
9h 39m
1 stop
$180Frontier
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9

United Airlines flights from Columbus to Chicago

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United Airlines
Feb 5
CMH9:00 amColumbus
1h 42m
ORD9:42 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 7
ORD7:39 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 34m
CMH10:13 pmColumbus
$171
United Airlines
Feb 17
CMH5:30 amColumbus
1h 49m
ORD6:19 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 25
ORD10:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 25m
CMH1:15 pmColumbus
$177
United Airlines
Apr 23
CMH7:00 amColumbus
1h 32m
ORD7:32 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 24
ORD12:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 30m
CMH3:27 pmColumbus
$214

American Airlines flights from Columbus to Chicago

Our best American Airlines deals on Columbus to Chicago flight tickets
American Airlines
Feb 5
CMH11:26 amColumbus
1h 40m
ORD12:06 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 9
ORD4:32 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 31m
CMH7:03 pmColumbus
$172
American Airlines
Feb 4
CMH9:45 amColumbus
8h 05m
1 stop
ORD4:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 4
ORD7:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 29m
CMH9:34 pmColumbus
$184
American Airlines
Feb 17
CMH9:32 amColumbus
1h 33m
ORD10:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 19
ORD3:16 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 11m
1 stop
CMH10:27 pmColumbus
$194

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Price

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Sat 4/4

4:50 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/8

4:40 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop3h 25m

$164

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Mon 2/2

12:03 pm-11:22 am

2 stops24h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/6

8:43 pm-9:40 am

1 stop11h 57m

$168

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Tue 2/17

7:37 pm-3:52 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

12:01 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$169

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Tue 2/17

12:40 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/19

5:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$169

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Sat 2/14

11:25 am-7:50 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

4:42 pm-10:32 am

1 stop16h 50m

$170

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Thu 2/5

9:00 am-9:42 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

7:39 pm-10:13 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$171

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Thu 2/5

11:26 am-12:06 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

4:32 pm-7:03 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$172

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Tue 2/10

6:06 am-11:47 pm

2 stops18h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

4:43 pm-10:44 am

1 stop17h 01m

$176

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Tue 2/17

5:30 am-6:19 am

Nonstop1h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

10:50 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$177

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Mon 3/2

11:19 am-7:47 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/9

9:51 pm-8:30 am

1 stop9h 39m

$180

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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 $502. 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 $770.

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 $489. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is in the afternoon when prices are around $956.

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 $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 $242 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Columbus to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time

1h 15m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

3 airports
The fastest flight from Columbus to Chicago takes 1h 15m
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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  • 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.

  • 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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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $90Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,321 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $143Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,057 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $155Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,260 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $155Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,144 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $163Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,165 reviews
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