Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Chicago (CHI) from $49

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — CHI
May 21 — May 281

The best prices from Columbus to Chicago are usually found in February or April, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$223

One-way from

$69
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 15% potential price drop
From Columbus to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Columbus to Chicago (CHI)

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Columbus Airport to Chicago?

Users have found that flying from Columbus Airport to Chicago on a Thursday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago?

Find a great deal and save up to 161% by booking at least 55 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Columbus Airport to Chicago within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $426.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Chicago?

Flights from Columbus Airport to Chicago lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from Columbus Airport to Chicago in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $153.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus Airport to Chicago (CMH - CHI)?

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus Airport to Chicago in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Columbus to Chicago

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Columbus and Chicago. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Consider these cheap American Airlines flights we've found departing from Columbus to Chicago. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Fri 8/164:09 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/11:03 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$117
Mon 8/194:09 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/211:03 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$127
Wed 7/38:41 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/88:00 amORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$176
Tue 7/211:00 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/38:05 amORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$186
Mon 8/193:37 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/211:03 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$194
Fri 8/94:09 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/111:03 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$196
Tue 8/64:09 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/74:47 pmORD - CMH
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$199
Fri 8/94:09 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/117:25 amORD - CMH
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$204
Tue 5/285:55 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/304:59 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$216

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Columbus to Chicago

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Spirit Airlines for the route between Columbus and Chicago. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Spirit Airlines flights we've found from Columbus to Chicago. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Tue 5/287:05 amCMH - ORD
1 stop10h 30mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/295:00 amORD - CMH
1 stop16h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$141
Tue 5/287:05 amCMH - ORD
1 stop10h 30mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/295:41 pmORD - CMH
2 stops13h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$143
Tue 6/49:00 amCMH - ORD
1 stop9h 40mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/58:02 pmORD - CMH
1 stop15h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$146
Tue 6/41:45 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop9h 01mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/69:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$147
Tue 6/41:45 pmCMH - ORD
2 stops19h 36mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/58:02 pmORD - CMH
1 stop15h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$151
Tue 6/41:45 pmCMH - ORD
3 stops27h 22mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/58:02 pmORD - CMH
1 stop15h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$152
Tue 5/287:05 amCMH - ORD
1 stop10h 30mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/297:20 amORD - CMH
3 stops23h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$154
Mon 6/31:45 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop9h 01mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/46:40 pmORD - CMH
2 stops18h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$156
Mon 6/311:10 amCMH - ORD
2 stops23h 45mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/46:40 pmORD - CMH
2 stops18h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$160

Cheap Columbus to Chicago flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Columbus to Chicago specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Columbus to Chicago in May and June 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 6/59:00 amCMH - ORD
1 stop14h 53mSpirit Airlines
Fri 6/79:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/16$130
Tue 5/287:05 amCMH - ORD
2 stops17h 24mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/2910:58 amORD - CMH
2 stops19h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/16$138
Tue 5/287:05 amCMH - ORD
1 stop10h 30mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/295:00 amORD - CMH
1 stop16h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$141
Tue 5/287:05 amCMH - ORD
1 stop10h 30mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/295:41 pmORD - CMH
2 stops13h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$143
Wed 6/511:10 amCMH - ORD
2 stops12h 43mSpirit Airlines
Fri 6/79:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/16$145
Tue 6/49:00 amCMH - ORD
1 stop9h 40mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/58:02 pmORD - CMH
1 stop15h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$146
Tue 6/41:45 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop9h 01mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/69:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$147
Tue 6/41:45 pmCMH - ORD
2 stops19h 36mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/58:02 pmORD - CMH
1 stop15h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$151
Tue 6/41:45 pmCMH - ORD
3 stops27h 22mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/58:02 pmORD - CMH
1 stop15h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$152

Columbus to Chicago 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Columbus and Chicago in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Columbus to Chicago in May and June 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 8/164:09 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/11:03 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$117
Mon 8/194:09 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/211:03 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$127
Wed 6/59:00 amCMH - ORD
1 stop14h 53mSpirit Airlines
Fri 6/79:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/16$130
Sat 9/2810:40 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/306:04 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$137
Tue 5/287:05 amCMH - ORD
2 stops17h 24mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/2910:58 amORD - CMH
2 stops19h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/16$138
Tue 5/287:05 amCMH - ORD
1 stop10h 30mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/295:00 amORD - CMH
1 stop16h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$141
Tue 5/287:05 amCMH - ORD
1 stop10h 30mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/295:41 pmORD - CMH
2 stops13h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$143
Wed 6/511:10 amCMH - ORD
2 stops12h 43mSpirit Airlines
Fri 6/79:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/16$145
Tue 6/49:00 amCMH - ORD
1 stop9h 40mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/58:02 pmORD - CMH
1 stop15h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$146

Non-stop flights to Chicago from Columbus

Discover non-stop flight options from Columbus to Chicago. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a look at some of the direct flights traveling from Columbus to Chicago in the near future. Users can also choose from other Columbus to Chicago flights by using the search form above.
Fri 8/164:09 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/11:03 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$117
Mon 8/194:09 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/211:03 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$127
Fri 11/86:00 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/119:05 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$167
Thu 5/307:15 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/319:35 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$172
Wed 7/38:41 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/88:00 amORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$176
Tue 8/610:59 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/77:30 amORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$177
Tue 7/211:00 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/38:05 amORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$186
Fri 8/94:09 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/111:03 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$196
Tue 5/285:55 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/304:59 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$216

Columbus to Chicago flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Columbus to Chicago for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from Columbus to Chicago. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Wed 5/2211:10 amCMH - ORD
1 stop10h 14mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/257:07 pmORD - CMH
1 stop11h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$230
Thu 5/237:05 amCMH - ORD
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/268:30 amORD - CMH
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$250
Thu 5/237:05 amCMH - ORD
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/268:30 amORD - CMH
2 stops22h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$265
Thu 5/237:05 amCMH - ORD
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/268:30 amORD - CMH
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$271
Wed 5/227:01 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/229:57 amORD - CMH
1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$275
Sat 5/256:07 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Fri 5/311:32 pmORD - CMH
2 stops9h 54mDelta
Deal found 5/15$280
Sat 5/256:12 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/319:35 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$296
Sat 5/256:07 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Fri 5/319:32 amORD - CMH
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Deal found 5/15$306
Sat 5/251:45 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop9h 01mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/317:35 amORD - CMH
3 stops25h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$315

One-way flights to Chicago from Columbus

Search for one-way flight options from Columbus to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Columbus to Chicago. For those needing a return trip from Columbus, there is a search form available above.
Mon 7/111:00 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$49
Tue 7/97:15 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$59
Sat 8/246:30 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$69
Wed 6/1211:10 amCMH - ORD
1 stop9h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$71
Tue 6/116:06 pmCMH - MDW
1 stop4h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/16$78
Tue 7/210:28 amCMH - ORD
1 stop3h 07mDelta
Deal found 5/15$78
Mon 7/17:15 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$79
Tue 6/117:05 amCMH - MDW
2 stops6h 38mDelta
Deal found 5/16$83
Tue 7/912:57 pmCMH - ORD
2 stops9h 00mDelta
Deal found 5/14$83

Find flights from Columbus to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$117 - $267

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusChicago O'Hare Intl

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Fri 8/16

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/1

Nonstop1h 14m

$117

ColumbusChicago O'Hare Intl

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Mon 8/19

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/21

Nonstop1h 14m

$127

ColumbusChicago O'Hare Intl

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Tue 5/28

1 stop10h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/29

1 stop16h 58m

$141

ColumbusChicago O'Hare Intl

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Tue 5/28

1 stop10h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/29

2 stops13h 16m

$143

ColumbusChicago Midway

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Thu 9/5

1 stop4h 12m

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/7

1 stop4h 49m

$156

ColumbusChicago O'Hare Intl

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Tue 8/6

Nonstop1h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/7

Nonstop1h 24m

$177

ColumbusChicago O'Hare Intl

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Thu 6/27

1 stop25h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/30

1 stop19h 01m

$225

ColumbusChicago O'Hare Intl

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Thu 5/30

3 stops22h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/4

2 stops19h 44m

$241

ColumbusChicago Midway

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Sun 6/9

1 stop15h 01m

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/11

1 stop11h 23m

$267

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/15

When is the best time to book a flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Chicago. Price data was last updated on May 10, 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus Airport to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Chicago. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Noon
Afternoon
Evening
All times are departure.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus Airport to Chicago flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Chicago by month

Plan your trip from Columbus to Chicago by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Columbus to Chicago is currently $72 while a round-trip flight costs $177. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago (average of $244). Flying from Columbus Airport to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $342). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$248

February

$244

March

$280

April

$258

May

$278

June

$342

July

$327

August

$274

September

$258

October

$248

November

$270

December

$248

Temperature and rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated May 16, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines from Columbus to Chicago have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,040 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,040 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,040 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,040 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,040 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

7.3
Good
14,514 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,040 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

7.2
Good
630 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,040 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Columbus Airport to Chicago for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Columbus Airport to Chicago for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $117, but on average you can expect to pay $153.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Columbus Airport to Chicago for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Columbus Airport to Chicago under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago is less than $212.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Columbus Airport to Chicago for under $300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Columbus Airport to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Columbus Airport to Chicago?

    Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from Columbus Airport to Chicago on average per day?

    On average 24 flights depart from Columbus Airport to Chicago per day.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 46% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 4% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 50% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago?

    Airlines like American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Delta fly from Columbus Airport to Chicago in about 1h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h. The distance from Columbus Airport to Chicago is about 297 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus Airport to Chicago round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbus Airport to Chicago round-trip from $117. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $141, and Delta, from $156. You may be able to fly from Columbus Airport to Chicago for 56% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus Airport to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $49. United Airlines flights start at $59 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $71 one-way.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Columbus Airport to Chicago?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Columbus Airport to Chicago?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Columbus Airport to Chicago are Copa Airlines (100%), GoJet (99%) and Air Wisconsin (91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus Airport to Chicago?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,594 for a flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $100 while the most popular route, (Columbus - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $141.

  • What does CMH to ORD mean?

    CMH stands for Columbus Airport, while ORD stands for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Chicago that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Columbus to Chicago flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Columbus to Chicago with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Columbus to Chicago flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Chicago that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Columbus to Chicago offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Columbus to Chicago?

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United AirlinesCheapest$128Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$164Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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