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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:22 am and lands at 7:57 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:30 am.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport takes 1h 35m, covering 295 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport range from $277 to $493, with an average of $381 over the past 12 months. Anything below $277 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 $382 for nonstop.

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.

The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport flights, with 42% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 23%, 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 $290 to $1,015. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $94, which is 60% 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 07m.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport most commonly connect through:

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $288 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $447, a difference of $159.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Columbus Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 46m, compared with 15h 49m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 16h 55m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Columbus Airport is 1 hour ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport flights:

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

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