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Find cheap flights from Chicago to Columbus from $49

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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Columbus (CHI-CMH)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Columbus that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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9:35 pm - 11:59 pmORD-CMH
1h 24mnonstop
2:15 pm - 2:47 pmCMH-ORD
1h 32mnonstop
$97United Airlines
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Mon, Jul 1 - Fri, Jul 5
6:40 pm - 11:40 amORD-CMH
16h 00m2 stops
7:05 am - 4:28 pmCMH-ORD
10h 23m1 stop
$130Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 5
7:10 am - 1:28 pmORD-CMH
5h 18m1 stop
12:58 pm - 6:49 pmCMH-ORD
6h 51m1 stop
$156Delta
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Mon, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 10
9:29 am - 1:28 pmMDW-CMH
2h 59m1 stop
6:00 am - 9:14 amCMH-MDW
4h 14m1 stop
$156Delta
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Mon, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 10
3:05 pm - 5:22 pmORD-CMH
1h 17mnonstop
8:35 am - 12:40 pmCMH-ORD
5h 05m1 stop
$175American Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Tue, Jun 4
4:47 pm - 10:10 pmORD-CMH
4h 23m1 stop
4:09 pm - 4:39 pmCMH-ORD
1h 30mnonstop
$184American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 1
7:12 am - 11:08 pmORD-CMH
14h 56m1 stop
2:20 pm - 7:03 pmCMH-ORD
5h 43m1 stop
Sat, May 25 - Sun, May 26
7:30 am - 11:08 pmORD-CMH
14h 38m2 stops
2:20 pm - 7:03 pmCMH-ORD
5h 43m1 stop
Sat, May 25 - Sun, May 26
5:05 am - 8:58 pmMDW-CMH
14h 53m1 stop
5:58 pm - 12:00 pmCMH-MDW
19h 02m1 stop
$288Frontier
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Sun, Jun 23 - Thu, Jun 27
5:51 am - 8:46 pmMDW-CMH
13h 55m1 stop
10:17 pm - 11:20 amCMH-MDW
14h 03m1 stop
$306Frontier
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Tue, Jul 16 - Sun, Jul 21

Flights from Chicago to Columbus - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Columbus to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Columbus Airport flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to Columbus Airport.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to Columbus Airport cost $68 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Columbus Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $204.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Columbus?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Columbus Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Chicago to Columbus, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Columbus Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Columbus Airport is February, where tickets cost $244 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of tickets is $344 and $339 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Columbus Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Columbus Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 45 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Columbus?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Columbus from Chicago were found on United Airlines ($49) and American Airlines ($59), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on United Airlines ($97) and Spirit Airlines ($130).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and Columbus Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to Columbus Airport.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Chicago to Columbus Airport. They are: American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with United Airlines at $138 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at United Airlines.

How many flights are there between Chicago and Columbus Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 17 and 26 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in Columbus Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 20m. The most common departure time is 10:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 146 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and Columbus Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Columbus take?

Direct flights cover the 279 miles separating Chicago to Columbus in about 1h 14m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Columbus?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago at 7:30 am and will be landing in Columbus Airport at 9:57 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Columbus?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago to Columbus Airport jets off at 10:35 pm and lands at 12:45 am.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$49
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbus

When to book flights from Chicago to Columbus

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Columbus based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chicago to Columbus flights

  • How can I fly from Midway to Columbus?

    Southwest is one airline that offers direct flights from MDW to CMH. Delta is among the airlines that offers flights from MDW to CMH with one stop. Stops often occur in cities such as Detroit, Atlanta, and Minneapolis.

  • Do either of the Chicago airports have a hotel at the airport?

    Yes. The Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel is on ORD grounds, located across from Terminal 2 and connected to all of the terminals of the airport by an underground walkway. Amenities at this hotel include room service, and indoor pool, a business center, wheelchair accessibility, and much more.

  • Which Chicago airports have a USO lounge?

    Both Chicago airports have USO, and in fact, ORD has two USO military lounges. At ORD, you can find a USO in Terminal 2 landside and in Terminal 3 airside. The USO at MDW is airside on Concourse C. Active-duty US military personnel and their families can enjoy the services and facilities of these military lounges free of charge. Amenities include comfortable and relaxing seating, refreshments, devices for connectivity and entertainment, flight information, and much more.

  • Is CMH an accessible airport?

    Yes. CMH has made many adaptations to assist differently-abled passengers. Some of these accommodations include wheelchair availability and assistance, shuttles equipped with lifts to accommodate wheelchairs and electric scooters, and handicap accessible parking. CMH also uses sunflower lanyards and wristbands to identify travelers with challenges that aren't so obvious, such as autism, PTSD, and hearing loss. The lanyards and wristbands discreetly alert airport and airplane staff that these passengers will need extra time and assistance with the travel process.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Columbus Airport was $49 for a one-way ticket and $97 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Columbus?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Columbus?

    Chicago is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Columbus. You will leave Chicago from one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be arriving at Columbus.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Columbus?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Columbus flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Columbus?

    The Embraer 170 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Columbus flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Columbus?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Columbus, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Columbus?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Columbus on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Columbus, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Columbus are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $292 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $319 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Columbus?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Columbus.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Columbus?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbus from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Columbus?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Columbus with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Columbus?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Columbus from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Columbus

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $133 or less one-way and $260 or less round-trip.
  • Chicago, Illinois is served by two airports, the Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and the Midway International Airport (MDW). ORD is a hub for American and United Airlines. MDW is a hub for Southwest Airlines and a focus city for Frontier. The John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is no longer a hub for any airlines.
  • United and American are among the airlines that offer direct flights from ORD to CMH. Delta and American are among the carriers that offer flights from ORD to CMH with one stop, often in Minneapolis, Philadelphia, or Dallas. United and American are among the airlines that offer two-stop flights from ORD to CMH, with layovers in cities including Detroit, Grand Rapids, Cleveland, Washington DC, and New York.
  • If you want to relax before your flight to CMH, you can stop by the Yoga Room to stretch out and center yourself. Both Chicago airports, ORD and MDW, have a Yoga Room with wall mounted TVs demonstrating poses. The Yoga Room in each airport is open daily from 6 am to 10 pm.
  • CMH has private Nursing Rooms located throughout the airport for traveling moms who would like to breastfeed in private or who need to pump. You can find these Nursing Rooms landside in Baggage Claim and airside at Gates A2, B29, and C51.
  • If you need to pick up a rental car at the Columbus Airport, follow the purple signs throughout the terminal that will guide you to the Arrivals Level. At the Arrivals curb, you can catch a free shuttle for a brief ride to the Rental Car Center. Some agencies that you will find at the CMH Rental Car Center include Avis, Hertz, Enterprise, Budget, Thrifty, Alamo, and more.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Columbus?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Columbus, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago to Columbus

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +10 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +11 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

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Nonstop returns

Columbus to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

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Top airlines flying from Chicago to Columbus

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Columbus. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Columbus? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11118 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.2Comfort
6.7Food
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
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Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024ORD - PHX
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Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Last minute gate change nearly caused us to miss our flight. Change was not announced or displayed in the main board at the old gate. Terrible communication. When we landed we had to wait 20 minutes because there was another plane at the assigned gate. Not the crew’s fault, but adding 20 minutes to a 45 minute flight sucked.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

The control panel for the seat back screen did not work at all after takeoff.

Plane was so old it had cigarette butt trays in the seat

Everything was good, hard to really comfortable on a flight that long.

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Do not eat the bagel! Otherwise, good albeit late, breakfast in first. Boarding downgrade only because flight was delayed due to plane change due to undisclosed problem with original aircraft. I did not use entertainment.

Because I can’t stand very long in one place, I was allowed to reword.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Had technical issue which delayed the flight period. Flight crew knew there was 5 passengers that the connecting flight was within 15 minutes once at the gate. Rather than identify the 5 passengers to assure they got first. The flight attended mentioned it but didn't assist to assure passengers with connecting flights off first. This caused a hardship and our party of 3 missed the connecting flight.

No service due to turbulence. No entertainment on this type of aircraft. But nice old comfortable seats.

I don't like that I have to pay if I want extra leg room. The seats are so expensive; I sit in normal seats and my legs and knees cramp the entire flight. I never feel comfortable on AA flights.

Flight was delayed at departure due to weather and the need for de-icing. The flight was smooth but there was a delay at arrival due to weather. We were in a hold for 20 minutes or more. The flight arrived more than 30 minutes late. Airlines have no control over the weather and I'm glad that they follow all safety procedures. Had to wait a long time for my checked luggage. Whole process was slow and the bags arrived wet due to the rain. The onboard wifi and entertainment access was spotty and the signal was dropped several times. Otherwise the crew was great and friendly. They tried to get everyone's bags stowed and seated so we could take off.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Columbus found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/5Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 24mORD-CMH
$49
8/17Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 16mORD-CMH
$59
5/18Sat
1 stopFrontier
25h 59mORD-CMH
$60
6/3Mon
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
16h 59mORD-CMH
$63
6/5Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
7h 23mORD-CMH
$64
6/3Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 24mORD-CMH
$75
6/1Sat
1 stopDelta
5h 15mORD-CMH
$78
6/5Wed
1 stopDelta
6h 45mMDW-CMH
$78
9/1Sun
1 stopFrontier
11h 46mORD-CMH
$90
8/16Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 24mORD-CMH
$127

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Columbus

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Columbus that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/8Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 41mORD-CMH
5/15Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 35mCMH-ORD
$245
5/8Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 41mORD-CMH
5/11Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 07mCMH-ORD
$261
5/7Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 21mORD-CMH
5/8Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 30mCMH-ORD
$380
5/7Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 21mORD-CMH
5/8Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 14mCMH-ORD
$407
5/8Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 23mORD-CMH
5/11Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 26mCMH-ORD
$437
5/8Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 28mORD-CMH
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 43mCMH-ORD
$445
5/7Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 17mORD-CMH
5/8Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 12mCMH-ORD
$456
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
9h 54mORD-CMH
5/8Wed
multi-stopDelta
3h 12mCMH-ORD
$461
5/8Wed
multi-stopDelta
10h 24mORD-CMH
5/11Sat
multi-stopDelta
7h 04mCMH-ORD
$466
5/7Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 20mORD-CMH
5/8Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 26mCMH-ORD
$521

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Flights to Columbus

Destination:

Columbus (CMH)United States

Return flight deals:

Columbus - Chicago

Cabin classes:

$926
$371
$204

Compare transportation modes for Chicago to Columbus

Average priceAverage duration
Flights$3031h 17m
Buses$1088h 31m