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6:40 pm - 12:10 amCMH-ORD
6h 30m1 stop
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10:25 am - 5:45 pmORD-CMH
6h 20m1 stop
$143Frontier
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Fri, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 3
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12:51 pm - 5:47 pmCMH-ORD
5h 56m1 stop
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6:50 am - 6:13 pmORD-CMH
10h 23m1 stop
$151Frontier
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Fri, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 26
Frontier Logo
11:21 am - 7:44 pmCMH-ORD
9h 23m1 stop
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10:42 am - 7:39 pmORD-CMH
7h 57m1 stop
$157Frontier
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Thu, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 12
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12:31 pm - 7:44 pmCMH-ORD
8h 13m1 stop
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8:00 am - 8:33 pmORD-CMH
11h 33m1 stop
$175
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Thu, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 6
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6:40 pm - 12:10 amCMH-ORD
6h 30m1 stop
Logo
11:13 am - 7:29 amORD-CMH
19h 16m1 stop
$179
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Fri, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 23
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9:38 pm - 4:12 pmCMH-ORD
19h 34m2 stops
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6:44 pm - 11:41 amORD-CMH
15h 57m1 stop
$182Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 18
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8:03 pm - 10:52 amCMH-ORD
15h 49m1 stop
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6:44 pm - 11:41 amORD-CMH
15h 57m1 stop
$185Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 18
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7:00 am - 7:28 amCMH-ORD
1h 28mnonstop
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10:50 am - 1:15 pmORD-CMH
1h 25mnonstop
$197United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 6
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7:00 am - 7:28 amCMH-ORD
1h 28mnonstop
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7:35 am - 9:58 amORD-CMH
1h 23mnonstop
$203United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 1
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6:50 am - 7:19 amCMH-ORD
1h 29mnonstop
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2:15 pm - 4:48 pmORD-CMH
1h 33mnonstop
$218American Airlines
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Spirit Airlines flights from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Sep 16
CMH9:38 pmColumbus
19h 34m
2 stops
ORD4:12 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 18
ORD6:44 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
15h 57m
1 stop
CMH11:41 amColumbus
$182
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Spirit Airlines
Sep 15
CMH8:03 pmColumbus
15h 49m
1 stop
ORD10:52 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 18
ORD6:44 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
15h 57m
1 stop
CMH11:41 amColumbus
$185
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Spirit Airlines
Sep 8
CMH8:03 pmColumbus
15h 49m
1 stop
ORD10:52 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 16
ORD11:57 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 32m
2 stops
CMH7:29 amColumbus
$187
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Frontier flights from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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Frontier
Sep 26
CMH6:40 pmColumbus
6h 30m
1 stop
ORD12:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 3
ORD10:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 20m
1 stop
CMH5:45 pmColumbus
$143
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Frontier
Oct 24
CMH12:51 pmColumbus
5h 56m
1 stop
ORD5:47 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 26
ORD6:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
10h 23m
1 stop
CMH6:13 pmColumbus
$151
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Frontier
Sep 11
CMH11:21 amColumbus
9h 23m
1 stop
ORD7:44 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 12
ORD10:42 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 57m
1 stop
CMH7:39 pmColumbus
$157
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ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Fri 9/26

6:40 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/3

10:25 am-5:45 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$143

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Fri 10/24

12:51 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/26

6:50 am-6:13 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$151

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Thu 9/11

11:21 am-7:44 pm

1 stop9h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/12

10:42 am-7:39 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$157

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Thu 9/4

12:31 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

8:00 am-8:33 pm

1 stop11h 33m

$175

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Fri 9/19

6:40 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/23

11:13 am-7:29 am

1 stop19h 16m

$179

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Tue 9/16

9:38 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops19h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/18

6:44 pm-11:41 am

1 stop15h 57m

$182

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Mon 9/15

8:03 pm-10:52 am

1 stop15h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/18

6:44 pm-11:41 am

1 stop15h 57m

$185

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Thu 9/4

7:00 am-7:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

10:50 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$197

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Wed 9/24

7:00 am-7:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/1

7:35 am-9:58 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$203

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Sat 9/27

6:50 am-7:19 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/27

2:15 pm-4:48 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$218

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The month of August is another great option to travel to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with average flight prices from Columbus averaging around $278.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $581. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from Columbus because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $874.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Flying to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Columbus in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $533 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $1,076. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Columbus when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for around $321 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Columbus for as low as $241 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

1h 23m

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The fastest flight from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 1h 23m
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  • How far is Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl by plane?

    The distance between Columbus and Chicago O'Hare Intl is about 291.3 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 1h 28m.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    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 O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $90Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,028 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $154Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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8,944 reviews
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