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Cheap flights from Columbus to Chicago from $79

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Columbus to Chicago departing on 9/12. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Frontier Logo
6:10 pm - 7:53 am
CMH
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ORD
14h 43m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:05 am - 5:25 pm
ORD
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CMH
9h 20m
1 stop
$215Frontier
Tue, Aug 25 - Sun, Aug 30
Frontier Logo
5:44 pm - 8:02 am
CMH
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ORD
15h 18m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:59 pm - 5:25 pm
ORD
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CMH
26h 26m
1 stop
$218Frontier
Sun, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:54 am - 12:50 pm
CMH
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ORD
27h 56m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 5:25 pm
ORD
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CMH
9h 20m
1 stop
$219Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 7:53 am
CMH
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ORD
14h 43m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 8:24 pm
ORD
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CMH
11h 19m
2 stops
$220Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 26
Frontier Logo
6:10 pm - 7:53 am
CMH
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ORD
14h 43m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:05 am - 5:25 pm
ORD
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CMH
9h 20m
1 stop
$221Frontier
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6
Frontier Logo
6:28 pm - 12:41 pm
CMH
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ORD
19h 13m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
6:30 am - 5:33 pm
ORD
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CMH
10h 03m
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$223Frontier
Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 15
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11:37 am - 11:55 pm
CMH
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ORD
13h 18m
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Frontier Logo
9:20 am - 5:33 pm
ORD
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CMH
7h 13m
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$224Frontier
Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 13
Frontier Logo
7:50 pm - 6:23 pm
CMH
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ORD
23h 33m
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Frontier Logo
10:26 am - 6:55 pm
ORD
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CMH
7h 29m
1 stop
$225Frontier
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:44 pm - 8:02 am
CMH
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ORD
15h 18m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 8:24 pm
ORD
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CMH
11h 19m
2 stops
$226Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 16 - Wed, Aug 26
United Airlines Logo
5:20 am - 5:55 am
CMH
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ORD
1h 35mnonstop
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9:28 pm - 11:59 pm
ORD
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CMH
1h 31mnonstop
$227United Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 15

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Frontier flights from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best Frontier deals on Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
Frontier
Aug 25
CMH6:10 pmColumbus
14h 43m
1 stop
ORD7:53 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 30
ORD7:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
9h 20m
1 stop
CMH5:25 pmColumbus
$215
Frontier
Aug 16
CMH5:44 pmColumbus
15h 18m
1 stop
ORD8:02 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 22
ORD1:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 26m
1 stop
CMH5:25 pmColumbus
$218
Frontier
Sep 3
CMH6:10 pmColumbus
14h 43m
1 stop
ORD7:53 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 6
ORD7:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
9h 20m
1 stop
CMH5:25 pmColumbus
$221

United Airlines flights from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best United Airlines deals on Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
United Airlines
Aug 15
CMH5:20 amColumbus
1h 35m
ORD5:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 15
ORD9:28 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 31m
CMH11:59 pmColumbus
$227
United Airlines
Aug 13
CMH7:49 pmColumbus
1h 46m
ORD8:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 17
ORD9:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 40m
CMH11:40 amColumbus
$228
United Airlines
Sep 4
CMH12:30 pmColumbus
1h 36m
ORD1:06 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 7
ORD9:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 40m
CMH11:40 amColumbus
$229

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ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Tue 8/25

6:10 pm-7:53 am

1 stop14h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/30

7:05 am-5:25 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$215

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Sun 8/16

5:44 pm-8:02 am

1 stop15h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/22

1:59 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop26h 26m

$218

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Wed 8/26

9:54 am-12:50 pm

2 stops27h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

7:05 am-5:25 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$219

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Tue 8/18

6:10 pm-7:53 am

1 stop14h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/26

8:05 am-8:24 pm

2 stops11h 19m

$220

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Thu 9/3

6:10 pm-7:53 am

1 stop14h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/6

7:05 am-5:25 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$221

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Sun 9/13

6:28 pm-12:41 pm

2 stops19h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/15

6:30 am-5:33 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$223

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Fri 10/9

11:37 am-11:55 pm

1 stop13h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/13

9:20 am-5:33 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$224

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Thu 9/10

7:50 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop23h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

10:26 am-6:55 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$225

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Sun 8/16

5:44 pm-8:02 am

1 stop15h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/26

8:05 am-8:24 pm

2 stops11h 19m

$226
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Sat 8/15

5:20 am-5:55 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/15

9:28 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$227

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Columbus and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $282 to $472.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $215.

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

The month of September is another great option to travel to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with average flight prices from Columbus averaging around $291.

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 Friday when prices can be found for as low as $551. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Monday 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 $795.

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 $532 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $1,090. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus 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 $333 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 $229 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 23m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun
The fastest flight from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 1h 23m
Direct flights go from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • 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 23m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

  • 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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Rating
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FrontierPriceFrom $143Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,766 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $154Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,040 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $157Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,844 reviews
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