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$76 Find Cheap Flights from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$190
Typical prices: $443-$292
Frontier
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CMH - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$198
Typical prices: $329-$256
American Airlines
Sat 5/23Tue 5/26
CMH - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Columbus to O'Hare Intl (CMH-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus to O'Hare Intl 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbus to O'Hare Intl

Tue, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 4
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6:05 pm - 7:55 am
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ORD
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$190Frontier
Fri, May 22 - Tue, May 26
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Thu, May 21 - Sat, May 23
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$194Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Tue, Jun 9
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10h 36m
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$196Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Tue, May 26
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$198American Airlines
Sun, May 31 - Thu, Jun 11
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$199Frontier
Sat, May 16 - Tue, May 19
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$201Frontier
Fri, May 22 - Sun, May 24
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Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Sep 1
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$203Frontier
Sat, May 23 - Sun, May 24
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to O'Hare Intl flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport departing in June.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chicago O'Hare Airport on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Columbus, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 Columbus Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is August, where tickets cost $251 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $348 and $347 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Columbus Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $317 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 59% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$76
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
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Flight from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Columbus to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $76 for a one-way ticket and $190 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbus and Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    A passport is not required to fly from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    When flying out of Columbus you will be using Columbus. You will be landing at Chicago O'Hare Airport, also known as Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta, Air Canada, and JetBlue.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Airport on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $334 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 $297 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Columbus 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 Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 Chicago O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Chicago O'Hare Airport from Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $229 or less one-way and $377 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Columbus Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Friday

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Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Columbus

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Columbus to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus to Chicago. 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 Columbus to O'Hare Intl? 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 9680 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
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Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

8.0 ExcellentWendi, Apr 2026
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Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

Very comfortable flight, snacks and drinks were good, good communication from crew. Could have used a little more information on timing of boarding for group 5

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

After arriving in Chicago, we were taxiing for 1.5 hours with infrequent and untruthful updates about the amount of time it would take to arrive at the gate. Minimally, the team could have provided timing expectations that were more truthful, especially one their original expectations were not met.

It was good, the staff was great, and the food, was as usual, tea and biscuit. Bathroom was clean, and the plane was clean as well.

Very good I can’t complain one bit. Thank you American Airlines for making my flight enjoyable and safe!

The staff and service on American Airlines were truly outstanding. I had requested wheelchair assistance for my mother due to her knee issues, and the team went above and beyond every step of the way—from boarding in Boston to our arrival in Chicago. Their care, professionalism, and attentiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful for the support they provided.

The new planes (American Eagle) are beautiful and especially comfortable. The flight attendants are consistently professional and courteous. And, while it may seem inconsequential, the new liquid tube of coffee creamer—in contrast to the powdered coffee creamer—makes all the difference in a cup of coffee.

I'm not sure American is capable of on-time arrivals and departures. When you land at ORD, you almost always get held on the tarmac because your gate is still occupied. I may have missed my connection, but that ended up up being significantly delayed as well. Once again, I finally got home well after midnight.

Crew at the gate was very crabby and not at all polite. The plane was very hot the entire flight. And the seat cushion was very worn out.

The staff are very, very professional. It's what flying should feel like.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

Delays with no explanation. It could have been handled better.

Jill was the flight attendant in first class she was fabulous!! Best flight attendant I have had in years.!! And I fly every other week. Other can learn from her!!

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

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