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$122+ 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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — CHI
avr. 2 — avr. 91
mer. 4/2
mer. 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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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 mars 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(Southwest)

One-way from

$123
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$320

Good round-trip deal

$320 or less

Good one-way deal

$205 or less
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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 mars 28, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
jeu. 5/16:35 amCMH - MDW
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
mar. 5/61:30 pmMDW - CMH
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
jeu. 5/111:00 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
mar. 5/69:15 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$237
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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. 4/105:15 amCMH - ORD
1 stop27h 49mSpirit Airlines
lun. 4/217:47 pmORD - CMH
1 stop23h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
jeu. 4/176:53 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
sam. 4/194:45 pmORD - CMH
1 stop4h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$247
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 4/511:29 amCMH - MDW
1 stop6h 24mFrontier
dim. 4/612:46 pmMDW - CMH
1 stop20h 58mFrontier
Deal found 3/26$248
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
ven. 5/25:15 amCMH - ORD
1 stop11h 44mMultiple Airlines
ven. 5/28:05 pmORD - CMH
1 stop23h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
mer. 4/238:25 amCMH - ORD
1 stop4h 40mDelta
mer. 4/235:05 pmORD - CMH
1 stop4h 23mDelta
Deal found 3/26$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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. 4/2612:30 pmCMH - MDW
1 stop5h 49mDelta
lun. 4/286:04 amMDW - CMH
1 stop4h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/25$272
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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. 3/277:00 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop14h 55mFrontier
jeu. 4/36:28 pmORD - CMH
1 stop15h 20mFrontier
Deal found 3/26$276

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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 mars 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Chicago that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Chicago

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

jeu. 5/1

6:35 am-6:50 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Chicago Midway

mar. 5/6

1:30 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$237

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

jeu. 5/1

11:00 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/6

9:15 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$237

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

jeu. 4/10

5:15 am-8:04 am

1 stop27h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 4/21

7:47 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop23h 41m

$238

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

jeu. 4/17

6:53 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sam. 4/19

4:45 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop4h 12m

$247

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

sam. 4/12

11:29 am-7:47 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Chicago Midway

dim. 4/13

10:19 am-6:18 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$248

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

jeu. 6/12

5:21 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jeu. 6/19

5:40 am-4:26 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$250

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

ven. 5/2

5:15 am-3:59 pm

1 stop11h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 5/2

8:05 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop23h 22m

$251

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

mer. 4/23

12:20 pm-5:19 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Chicago Midway

mer. 4/30

6:04 am-12:59 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$257

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

mer. 4/23

8:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 4/23

5:05 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$257

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

jeu. 5/1

12:37 pm-5:41 pm

2 stops30h 04m

$122

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to Chicago in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 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.

The best insider tips for Columbus Airport to Chicago flights

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Airlines
Lufthansa

Economy Flex includes preferred seating and allows earlier flights on the same day.


Lufthansa offers a Free Neighbor Seat option for extra space on long-haul flights.

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United Airlines

Basic Economy allows a personal item only, no carry-on bags unless exceptions apply.


Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats towards the front of the economy cabin.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Southwest

Southwest allows two free checked bags, including oversized items like skis.


Early Bird check-in provides priority boarding by checking you in 36 hours before departure.

Read more about Southwestby Marisa Garcia
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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago

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 March 21, 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 $323). 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 mars 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus Airport to Chicago in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 49% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus Airport to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 mars 28, 2025.

The most flights from CMH to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (59 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 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 mars 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta 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
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,882 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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 $237. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $237, and Frontier, from $239. You may be able to fly from Columbus Airport to Chicago for 20% 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 Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $123. Delta flights start at $129 while deals on American Airlines start at $129 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 Air Wisconsin (91%), ANA (88%) and Piedmont Airlines (88%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $2,308 for a flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $129 while the most popular route, (Columbus - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $132.

  • 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 $323). 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 mars 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$159Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$161Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$162Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$205Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$246Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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