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Cheapest round-trip
$422
Typical prices: $376-$619
American Airlines
Wed 10/17Sun 10/21
ORD - GTR • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$413
Typical prices: $289-$492
American Airlines
Tue 10/23
ORD - GTR • 2 stops
When to travel
January
Cheapest • 33% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $417 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 5h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Columbus (ORD-GTR)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Columbus

Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21
American Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 3:29 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.
5h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
3:59 pm - 11:59 pmGTR  Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$422American Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1
American Airlines Logo
8:14 am - 3:29 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.
7h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
3:59 pm - 11:59 pmGTR  Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$426American Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 1:42 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.
6h 42m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
2:23 pm - 7:11 pmGTR  Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$439Delta
Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1
American Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 3:29 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.
5h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
3:59 pm - 7:34 amGTR  Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 35m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Lambert-St Louis
$445American Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1
American Airlines Logo
8:14 am - 3:29 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.
7h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
3:59 pm - 11:59 pmGTR  Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$446American Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 1:42 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.
6h 42m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:32 pmGTR  Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
10h 32m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$464Delta
Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1
American Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 3:29 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.
16h 29m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
3:59 pm - 6:29 amGTR  Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 30m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Lambert-St Louis
$490American Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 1
Delta Logo
8:05 am - 1:40 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.
5h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:19 amGTR  Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$751Delta
Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 1
Delta Logo
11:30 am - 9:46 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.
10h 16m2 stops New York LaGuardia Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:19 amGTR  Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$757Delta
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 1:42 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.
6h 42m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
2:23 pm - 8:38 pmGTR  Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$790Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus?

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus start at $422. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $376 to $619. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $422 on American Airlines.

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Key details for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$413
Most popular time to fly with an average 89% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus

When to book flights from Chicago to Columbus

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Your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus?

    Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. (GTR).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus pass through?

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 75% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 25% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 55% on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $371 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $807, a difference of $436. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 05m and 6h 22m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $422 to $1,289. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $423, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 05m, compared with 6h 22m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What car rental options are available at Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. Airport (GTR)?

    Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. Airport (GTR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Budget
    • Avis
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Hertz
    • National

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus range from $376 to $619, with an average of $427 over the past 12 months. Anything below $376 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $371 - about $436 less than Friday (54% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus trip for January. Fares historically average $286 round-trip in that month - typically $521 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).

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