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$124+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Chicago (CHI)

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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — CHI
janv. 21 — janv. 281
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The best prices from Columbus to Chicago are usually found in April or February, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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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 janvier 16, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$267
(Southwest)

One-way from

$124
(Southwest)

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April

Average price

$297
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on janvier 16, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/247:00 pmCMH - MDW
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
jeu. 2/276:25 amMDW - CMH
1 stop9h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/16$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 2/156:25 amCMH - ORD
1 stop3h 51mDelta
lun. 3/34:58 pmORD - CMH
1 stop4h 35mDelta
Deal found 1/16$267
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 5/49:45 amCMH - ORD
1 stop10h 37mSpirit Airlines
mar. 5/66:45 amORD - CMH
3 stops30h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 2/156:40 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
dim. 2/168:00 amORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$272
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 1/305:12 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop6h 43mMultiple Airlines
dim. 2/25:50 amORD - CMH
2 stops9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/106:40 amCMH - MDW
2 stops7h 25mDelta
mer. 2/129:33 amMDW - CMH
2 stops9h 04mDelta
Deal found 1/16$277
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 2/238:56 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop13h 31mFrontier
jeu. 2/278:04 amORD - CMH
1 stop10h 47mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$290
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 2/222:19 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
mer. 2/2610:59 amORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/37:20 amCMH - ORD
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
lun. 2/33:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/14$375
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 4/511:29 amCMH - MDW
1 stop9h 18mFrontier
dim. 4/612:46 pmMDW - CMH
1 stop20h 58mFrontier
Deal found 1/15$950

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated janvier 16, 2025.

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ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

lun. 2/24

7:00 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Chicago Midway

jeu. 2/27

6:25 am-4:25 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$267

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

sam. 2/15

1:47 pm-5:29 pm

1 stop4h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 2/26

11:15 am-4:51 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$267

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

dim. 5/4

9:45 am-7:22 pm

1 stop10h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/6

6:45 am-2:23 pm

3 stops30h 38m

$268

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

sam. 2/15

6:40 am-7:13 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dim. 2/16

8:00 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$272

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

jeu. 1/30

5:12 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dim. 2/2

5:50 am-4:40 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$275

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

lun. 2/10

6:40 am-1:05 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Chicago Midway

mer. 2/12

9:33 am-7:37 pm

2 stops9h 04m

$277

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

dim. 2/23

8:56 pm-9:27 am

1 stop13h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jeu. 2/27

8:04 am-7:51 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$290

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

sam. 2/22

2:19 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 2/26

10:59 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$307

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

lun. 2/3

7:20 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 2/3

3:10 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$375

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

sam. 4/5

11:29 am-7:47 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Chicago Midway

dim. 4/6

12:46 pm-10:44 am

1 stop20h 58m

$950

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Compare providers for flights from Columbus to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to Chicago in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Columbus Airport-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Columbus to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I 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 January 10, 2025.

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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Columbus Airport to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated janvier 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus Airport to Chicago in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day 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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus Airport to Chicago flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Columbus Airport to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Columbus to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated janvier 16, 2025.

The most flights from CMH to CHI are scheduled on a Wednesday (44 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 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 janvier 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, Southwest and Delta 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
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,098 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $267. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $267, and Spirit Airlines, from $268. You may be able to fly from Columbus Airport to Chicago for 8% 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 Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $124. Spirit Airlines flights start at $124 while deals on Frontier start at $125 one-way.

  • 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 Emirates (93%), Copa Airlines (92%) and Royal Jordanian (86%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,117 for a flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $139 while the most popular route, (Columbus - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $182.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Columbus Airport to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Columbus to Chicago

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated janvier 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$136Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$153Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$159Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$196Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$229Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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