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Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:11 pmCMH-ORD
17h 11m1 stop
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7:10 am - 10:14 pmORD-CMH
14h 04m1 stop
$223Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 7
Delta Logo
6:25 am - 9:35 amCMH-ORD
4h 10m1 stop
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7:00 am - 1:30 pmORD-CMH
5h 30m1 stop
$229Delta
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Sat, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 15
American Airlines Logo
8:17 pm - 11:40 pmCMH-ORD
4h 23m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:15 pm - 12:43 amORD-CMH
1h 28mnonstop
$230American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 22 - Mon, Nov 24
American Airlines Logo
8:52 pm - 9:28 pmCMH-ORD
1h 36mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 11:30 pmORD-CMH
1h 30mnonstop
$231American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 2
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3:08 pm - 7:46 amCMH-ORD
17h 38m2 stops
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6:48 am - 7:11 pmORD-CMH
11h 23m1 stop
$232Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Nov 22 - Mon, Nov 24
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:42 am - 12:27 amCMH-ORD
15h 45m3 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:34 pm - 8:47 amORD-CMH
12h 13m1 stop
$233Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:18 pm - 12:45 pmCMH-ORD
21h 27m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:34 pm - 8:47 amORD-CMH
12h 13m1 stop
$235Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 11
United Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 11:27 amCMH-ORD
1h 27mnonstop
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7:36 pm - 10:09 pmORD-CMH
1h 33mnonstop
$256United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 7
United Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 11:42 amCMH-ORD
1h 42mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 8:47 pmORD-CMH
1h 32mnonstop
$263United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 25 - Sun, Dec 28
Frontier Logo
11:22 am - 12:08 amCMH-ORD
13h 46m1 stop
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7:09 pm - 7:11 pmORD-CMH
23h 02m1 stop
$264Frontier
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Fri, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 23

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

Our best American Airlines deals on Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
American Airlines
Nov 22
CMH8:17 pmColumbus
4h 23m
1 stop
ORD11:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 24
ORD10:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 28m
CMH12:43 amColumbus
American Airlines
Nov 26
CMH8:52 pmColumbus
1h 36m
ORD9:28 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 2
ORD9:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 30m
CMH11:30 pmColumbus
American Airlines
Nov 26
CMH8:17 pmColumbus
4h 23m
1 stop
ORD11:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 29
ORD9:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 38m
CMH11:38 amColumbus

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
Dec 4
CMH11:00 amColumbus
1h 27m
ORD11:27 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 7
ORD7:36 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 33m
CMH10:09 pmColumbus
United Airlines
Dec 25
CMH11:00 amColumbus
1h 42m
ORD11:42 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 28
ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 32m
CMH8:47 pmColumbus
United Airlines
Dec 25
CMH9:00 amColumbus
1h 42m
ORD9:42 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 28
ORD2:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 26m
CMH4:41 pmColumbus

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ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Sat 12/6

6:00 am-10:11 pm

1 stop17h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

7:10 am-10:14 pm

1 stop14h 04m

$223

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Sat 2/14

6:25 am-9:35 am

1 stop4h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

7:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$229

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Sat 11/22

8:17 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/24

10:15 pm-12:43 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$230

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Wed 11/26

8:52 pm-9:28 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

9:00 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$231

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Sat 11/22

3:08 pm-7:46 am

2 stops17h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/24

6:48 am-7:11 pm

1 stop11h 23m

$232

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Tue 11/11

9:42 am-12:27 am

3 stops15h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/14

7:34 pm-8:47 am

1 stop12h 13m

$233

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Mon 11/10

4:18 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop21h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

7:34 pm-8:47 am

1 stop12h 13m

$235

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Thu 12/4

11:00 am-11:27 am

Nonstop1h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

7:36 pm-10:09 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$256

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Thu 12/25

11:00 am-11:42 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/28

6:15 pm-8:47 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$263

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Fri 11/21

11:22 am-12:08 am

1 stop13h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/23

7:09 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop23h 02m

$264

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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 $277.

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 $574. 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 $841.

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 $526 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $1,099. 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 $250 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

1h 27m

Direct flights

Every day
The fastest flight from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 1h 27m
Direct flights go from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport every day.
  • 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 27m.

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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
8,114 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $143Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,124 reviews
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7.2
11,032 reviews
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7.4
9,001 reviews
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