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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Columbus Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:22 am and lands at 7:54 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:27 am.

The flight takes about 1h 32m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Columbus Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Columbus Airport takes 1h 32m, covering 279 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Columbus Airport range from $279 to $493, with an average of $381 over the past 12 months. Anything below $279 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 39% above the $381 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $205 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $381 for nonstop.

Southwest is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago to Columbus Airport flights are:

• Southwest: 86% on time
• United Airlines: 85% on time
• American Airlines: 81% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Columbus Airport flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 5%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $288 to $989. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago to Columbus Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Chicago to Columbus Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $94, which is 59% below the typical average for this route.

Columbus Airport (CMH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $78 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Thrifty

Flights from Chicago to Columbus Airport may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Columbus (CMH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Columbus Airport route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 59m.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Columbus Airport most commonly connect through:

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Chicago to Columbus Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $302 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $456, a difference of $154.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Columbus Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 28m, compared with 4h 07m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 15h 49m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Columbus Airport is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Columbus Airport are Greater Columbus Convention Center, Ohio Stadium and Nationwide Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Columbus Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Columbus Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.