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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.

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

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Columbus (CMH).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $168 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $369 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 Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 variants.

Connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport most commonly pass through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $314 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $441, a difference of $127. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 2 hours 7 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport flights, with 41% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, evening flights for 26%, and night flights for 6%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:51 am and lands at 8:24 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:28 am.

The flight takes about 1h 33m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 49% above the route average of $367. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport takes 1h 33m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $197 to $1,033. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $115, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 46m, compared with 11h 39m 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.

Columbus Airport (CMH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport range from $270 to $486, with an average of $367 over the past 12 months. Anything below $270 counts as a good deal.

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.