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Cheap flights from Columbus to Chicago (CHI) from $77

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 6/5. 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
Jun 4 — Jun 111
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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 (C01) 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 30, 2024.

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February

Round-trip from

$222

One-way from

$89
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Columbus to Chicago?

Users have found that flying from Columbus to Chicago on a Sunday 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 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 to Chicago within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $430.

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

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

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

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus to Chicago in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Consider these cheap Spirit Airlines flights we've found departing from Columbus to Chicago. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Wed 6/511:10 amCMH - ORD
1 stop9h 02mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/128:02 pmORD - CMH
1 stop15h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$150
Wed 6/511:10 amCMH - ORD
1 stop9h 02mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/127:40 amORD - CMH
3 stops24h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$152
Wed 6/511:10 amCMH - ORD
1 stop9h 02mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/129:37 pmORD - CMH
2 stops15h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$154
Wed 6/511:10 amCMH - ORD
1 stop9h 02mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/108:57 pmORD - CMH
2 stops16h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$160
Tue 6/117:05 amCMH - ORD
2 stops34h 02mSpirit Airlines
Fri 6/149:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/30$177
Wed 6/127:05 amCMH - ORD
3 stops26h 19mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/139:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$178
Tue 6/259:44 amCMH - ORD
1 stop13h 08mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/29:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$179
Sat 6/159:44 amCMH - ORD
2 stops12h 03mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/189:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$180
Tue 6/119:00 amCMH - ORD
3 stops24h 24mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/129:37 pmORD - CMH
2 stops15h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$181

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 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights we've found at this time heading 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 6/256:15 amCMH - ORD
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/28:05 amORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$194
Thu 6/277:00 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/23:06 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$196
Tue 8/274:09 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/297:25 amORD - CMH
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$223
Sun 8/186:03 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop4h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/319:45 amORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$233
Fri 8/94:09 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/111:03 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$235
Fri 8/97:04 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/117:25 amORD - CMH
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$243
Tue 6/188:00 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/2512:25 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$250
Wed 6/127:00 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/1512:25 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$265
Fri 7/267:01 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/288:10 amORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$266

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 2,784,634 searches. Prices were last updated on May 30, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Columbus to Chicago in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 6/117:05 amCMH - ORD
2 stops34h 02mSpirit Airlines
Fri 6/149:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/30$177
Wed 6/127:05 amCMH - ORD
3 stops26h 19mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/139:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$178
Tue 6/259:44 amCMH - ORD
1 stop13h 08mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/29:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$179
Sat 6/159:44 amCMH - ORD
2 stops12h 03mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/189:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$180
Tue 6/119:00 amCMH - ORD
3 stops24h 24mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/129:37 pmORD - CMH
2 stops15h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$181
Wed 6/511:10 amCMH - ORD
1 stop9h 02mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/109:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$182
Thu 6/279:00 amCMH - ORD
1 stop8h 28mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/29:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$183
Wed 6/195:25 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop7h 20mSpirit Airlines
Fri 6/219:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$184
Wed 6/266:50 amCMH - MDW
1 stop2h 58mDelta
Wed 7/39:34 amMDW - CMH
1 stop2h 54mDelta
Deal found 5/29$185

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 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Columbus to Chicago in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Fri 9/61:21 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop6h 11mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/159:04 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$176
Tue 6/117:05 amCMH - ORD
2 stops34h 02mSpirit Airlines
Fri 6/149:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/30$177
Wed 6/127:05 amCMH - ORD
3 stops26h 19mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/139:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$178
Tue 6/259:44 amCMH - ORD
1 stop13h 08mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/29:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$179
Sat 6/159:44 amCMH - ORD
2 stops12h 03mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/189:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$180
Tue 6/119:00 amCMH - ORD
3 stops24h 24mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/129:37 pmORD - CMH
2 stops15h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$181
Wed 6/511:10 amCMH - ORD
1 stop9h 02mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/109:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$182
Thu 6/279:00 amCMH - ORD
1 stop8h 28mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/29:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$183
Wed 6/195:25 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop7h 20mSpirit Airlines
Fri 6/219:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$184

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 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
To help reduce your travel time, choose from one of these non-stop flights from Columbus to Chicago. Users can also choose from other Columbus to Chicago flights by using the search form above.
Thu 6/277:15 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/307:30 amORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$189
Thu 6/277:15 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/307:30 amORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$190
Tue 7/96:00 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/92:21 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$195
Thu 6/277:00 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/23:06 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$196
Sat 6/297:00 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/24:49 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$197
Wed 8/144:09 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/1512:05 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$205
Mon 8/1911:00 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/2310:50 amORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$215
Sat 6/227:15 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/259:35 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$219
Tue 6/189:00 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/199:35 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$222

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 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from Columbus to Chicago. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Wed 6/511:10 amCMH - ORD
1 stop9h 02mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/128:02 pmORD - CMH
1 stop15h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$150
Wed 6/511:10 amCMH - ORD
1 stop9h 02mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/127:40 amORD - CMH
3 stops24h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$152
Wed 6/511:10 amCMH - ORD
1 stop9h 02mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/129:37 pmORD - CMH
2 stops15h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$154
Wed 6/511:10 amCMH - ORD
1 stop9h 02mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/108:57 pmORD - CMH
2 stops16h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$160
Wed 6/511:10 amCMH - ORD
1 stop9h 02mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/109:10 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$182
Wed 6/511:10 amCMH - ORD
2 stops22h 14mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/127:40 amORD - CMH
3 stops24h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$190
Wed 6/511:10 amCMH - ORD
2 stops22h 14mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/108:57 pmORD - CMH
2 stops16h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$198
Wed 6/57:05 amCMH - ORD
3 stops26h 19mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/127:40 amORD - CMH
3 stops24h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$214
Sun 6/99:00 amCMH - ORD
1 stop16h 55mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/119:10 pmORD - CMH
2 stops12h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$218

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 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Columbus to Chicago. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Columbus to Chicago instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Wed 6/511:10 amCMH - ORD
1 stop9h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/30$77
Thu 7/411:00 amCMH - ORD
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Deal found 5/29$78
Sat 6/297:15 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$79
Fri 6/217:15 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$80
Wed 6/2611:37 amCMH - ORD
2 stops10h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/30$84
Tue 6/117:05 amCMH - ORD
3 stops26h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$87
Thu 7/46:00 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$89
Sat 6/1510:00 amCMH - ORD
1 stop12h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$91
Wed 6/199:00 amCMH - ORD
1 stop8h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/29$93

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 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.

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$156 - $303

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Price

ColumbusChicago Midway

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Tue 7/2

1 stop2h 59m

Chicago Midway

Wed 7/3

1 stop2h 54m

$156

ColumbusChicago O'Hare Intl

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Tue 6/11

2 stops34h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/14

1 stop12h 37m

$177

ColumbusChicago O'Hare Intl

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Wed 6/12

3 stops26h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/13

1 stop12h 37m

$178

ColumbusChicago O'Hare Intl

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Thu 6/27

Nonstop1h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/30

Nonstop1h 24m

$189

ColumbusChicago O'Hare Intl

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Mon 7/15

1 stop17h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/18

1 stop15h 28m

$192

ColumbusChicago O'Hare Intl

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Tue 6/25

1 stop7h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/2

Nonstop1h 30m

$194

ColumbusChicago O'Hare Intl

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Wed 8/14

1 stop8h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/15

1 stop20h 55m

$205

ColumbusChicago O'Hare Intl

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Thu 6/13

2 stops16h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/14

2 stops8h 10m

$272

ColumbusChicago Midway

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Thu 7/4

1 stop19h 16m

Chicago Midway

Sun 7/7

1 stop13h 59m

$303

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/28

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus 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 24, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Columbus to Chicago is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus 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 26, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus 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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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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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 30, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines from Columbus to Chicago have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,956 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

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
5,956 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,956 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,956 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

WestJet
7.5
Good
2,866 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,956 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,777 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,956 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,284 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,956 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

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 to Chicago for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Columbus to Chicago for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $156, but on average you can expect to pay $184.

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

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Columbus to Chicago under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Columbus to Chicago is less than $226.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Columbus to Chicago for under $200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Columbus to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $200.

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

    Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

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

    On average 31 flights depart from Columbus to Chicago per day.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 58% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 42% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Chicago?

    Delta, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Columbus to Chicago in just under 1h 26m. Your travel time can differ by up to 32h 36m. The distance between Columbus and Chicago is about 297 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($156), Spirit Airlines ($177), and United Airlines ($189) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Chicago. Delta is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus to Chicago are Spirit Airlines ($77), Delta ($78), and United Airlines ($79).

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Columbus to Chicago on time: Copa Airlines (100%), GoJet (99%), Air Wisconsin (91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Columbus to Chicago? While on average our users pay $1,766, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $78. The most popular route (Columbus - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $119.

  • What does CMH to ORD mean?

    Columbus Airport is CMH and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is ORD. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

  • 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?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Columbus to Chicago flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Columbus to Chicago flight deals updated?

    The Columbus to Chicago flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/30.

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

    American Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Columbus to Chicago.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Chicago (average of $244). Flying from Columbus to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 4 airlines flying from Columbus to Chicago

Discover the top 4 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 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
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United AirlinesCheapest$128Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$140Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$180Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Weekly flight availability from Columbus to Chicago

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Sunday27daily flights
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