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Flights from Columbus to Chicago

Search for direct flights from Columbus to Chicago in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$76, and round-trip direct flights start at US$211.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CMH 07:20
        1h 34m
        Nonstop
        ORD 07:54
        Columbus - Chicago | Tue, Aug 18 | United Airlines
        ORD 12:54
        1h 28m
        Nonstop
        CMH 15:22
        Chicago - Columbus | Fri, Aug 21 | United Airlines
        US$211 US$309
        32% off
        32% off
        US$309 US$211
      • CMH 12:10
        5h 13m
        1 stop
        ORD 16:23
        Columbus - Chicago | Tue, Jul 28 | Delta Air Lines
        MDW 18:58
        3h 58m
        1 stop
        CMH 23:56
        Chicago - Columbus | Fri, Jul 31 | Delta Air Lines
        US$158 US$309
        49% off
        49% off
        US$309 US$158
      • CMH 08:49
        1h 41m
        Nonstop
        ORD 09:30
        Columbus - Chicago | Tue, Jul 28 | American Airlines
        MDW 09:19
        3h 8m
        1 stop
        CMH 13:27
        Chicago - Columbus | Fri, Jul 31 | Delta Air Lines
        US$161 US$309
        48% off
        48% off
        US$309 US$161
      • CMH 19:10
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        MDW 19:25
        Columbus - Chicago | Tue, Jul 28 | Hahn Air
        MDW 11:25
        9h 10m
        1 stop
        CMH 21:35
        Chicago - Columbus | Fri, Jul 31 |
        US$181
        41% off
        US$309 US$181
      • CMH 09:00
        1h 36m
        Nonstop
        ORD 09:36
        Columbus - Chicago | Tue, Jul 28 | United Airlines
        ORD 19:17
        3h 39m
        1 stop
        CMH 23:56
        Chicago - Columbus | Fri, Jul 31 | Delta Air Lines
        US$186
        40% off
        US$309 US$186
      • CMH 17:44
        5h 19m
        1 stop
        MDW 22:03
        Columbus - Chicago | Sun, Jul 26 | Frontier Airlines
        MDW 12:50
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        CMH 15:05
        Chicago - Columbus | Tue, Jul 28 |
        US$208
        33% off
        US$309 US$208
      • CMH 12:10
        5h 7m
        1 stop
        ORD 16:17
        Columbus - Chicago | Tue, Aug 18 | Delta Air Lines
        ORD 07:12
        1h 34m
        Nonstop
        CMH 09:46
        Chicago - Columbus | Fri, Aug 21 | American Airlines
        US$221
        28% off
        US$309 US$221
      • CMH 06:40
        4h 57m
        1 stop
        ORD 10:37
        Columbus - Chicago | Fri, Jul 24 | Delta Air Lines
        ORD 07:05
        8h 54m
        1 stop
        CMH 16:59
        Chicago - Columbus | Sun, Jul 26 | Frontier Airlines
        US$225
        27% off
        US$309 US$225
      • CMH 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 14:00
        Columbus - Chicago | Wed, Jul 15 | Normal Airline
        CHI 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        CMH 16:00
        Chicago - Columbus | Fri, Jul 17 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CMH 20:59
        1h 46m
        Nonstop
        ORD 21:45
        Columbus - Chicago | Thu, Aug 6 | American Airlines
        US$76 US$120
        37% off
        37% off
        US$120 US$76
      • CMH 20:59
        1h 46m
        Nonstop
        ORD 21:45
        Columbus - Chicago | Fri, Jul 17 | American Airlines
        US$83 US$120
        31% off
        31% off
        US$120 US$83
      • CMH 08:15
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        MDW 08:25
        Columbus - Chicago | Fri, Jul 17 | Hahn Air
        US$85 US$120
        28% off
        28% off
        US$120 US$85
      • CMH 20:53
        1h 46m
        Nonstop
        ORD 21:39
        Columbus - Chicago | Fri, Aug 7 | American Airlines
        US$87
        28% off
        US$120 US$87
      • CMH 13:35
        7h 8m
        1 stop
        ORD 19:43
        Columbus - Chicago | Tue, Aug 25 | Delta Air Lines
        US$78
        35% off
        US$120 US$78
      • CMH 08:05
        6h 3m
        1 stop
        ORD 13:08
        Columbus - Chicago | Thu, Aug 6 | Delta Air Lines
        US$79
        34% off
        US$120 US$79
      • CMH 08:05
        6h 8m
        1 stop
        ORD 13:13
        Columbus - Chicago | Fri, Aug 7 | Delta Air Lines
        US$86
        28% off
        US$120 US$86
      • CMH 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 14:00
        Columbus - Chicago | Wed, Jul 15 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Columbus to Chicago are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Cheapest airlines flights from Columbus to Chicago

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Columbus to Chicago, including United Airlines, American Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Columbus to Chicago according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Columbus to Chicago Flight Details

The distance between Columbus and Chicago is about 450.52 km. The average flying time from Columbus to Chicago is around 1 hour 37 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$76
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$158
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance450.52 km
Average flight time1 hour 37 minutes
Flight statistics for the Columbus–Chicago route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Columbus to Chicago

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Columbus to Chicago?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Columbus to Chicago, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Columbus to Chicago is September, with an average price of US$160; while the month with the highest flight price is usually February, with an average price of up to US$399.

US$399
US$280
US$160
US$41
    Cheapest
  • US$211
    Jul
  • US$211
    Aug
  • US$160
    Sep
  • US$276
    Oct
  • US$205
    Nov
  • US$254
    Dec
  • US$253
    Jan
  • US$399
    Feb
  • US$200
    Mar
  • US$215
    Apr
  • US$173
    May
  • US$259
    Jun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Chicago (CMH-CHI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, American Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$76 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CMH to ORD on Thu, Aug 6), while Delta Air Lines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$158 departing on Tue, Jul 28 and returning on Fri, Jul 31.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Columbus to Chicago with the following airlines, including: United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 37 minutes to fly from Columbus to Chicago.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Columbus to Chicago is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Columbus to Chicago, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Aug 6, with one-way flights priced at just US$76.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
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    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chicago travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Columbus to Chicago is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chicago, with John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport (CMH-MDW) is by far the most common option on this route: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
  • The time difference between Chicago and Columbus is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Columbus to Chicago

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Columbus to Chicago?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Columbus to Chicago on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Frontier Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Columbus to Chicago, with fares starting at US$114.

US$63
US$114
US$165
US$216
US$267
Frontier Airlines
US$114
Frontier Airlines
United Airlines
US$208
United Airlines
American Airlines
US$267
American Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Columbus to Chicago?

Total flights from Columbus to Chicago across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Air New Zealand/American Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Columbus to Chicago, with 60 flights per week.

47
51
56
60
Air New Zealand
60
Air New Zealand
American Airlines
60
American Airlines
United Airlines
59
United Airlines
Alaska Airlines
59
Alaska Airlines
Aer Lingus
51
Aer Lingus
British Airways
51
British Airways

How many flights fly from Columbus to Chicago daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Columbus to Chicago within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Columbus to Chicago is the highest on Saturday and the lowest on Tuesday.

344
311
277
244
Highest
292
Mon
277
Tue
284
Wed
286
Thu
331
Fri
344
Sat
329
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
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If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.