$89+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Chicago (CHI)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — CHI
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to ChicagoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 8, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 8, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/277:35 pm
CMH
- MDW
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Sat 8/2912:30 pm
MDW
- CMH
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/5![Southwest logo]()
$245
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/195:44 pm
CMH
- MDW
1 stop5h 19m
Frontier
Tue 7/216:05 am
MDW
- CMH
1 stop9h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7![Frontier logo]()
$250
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/1910:28 am
CMH
- ORD
1 stop13h 42m
Frontier
Tue 7/217:05 am
ORD
- CMH
1 stop8h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7![Frontier logo]()
$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/305:44 pm
CMH
- ORD
1 stop15h 09m
Frontier
Sun 8/27:05 am
ORD
- CMH
1 stop8h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 6/5![Frontier logo]()
$252
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/265:31 am
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 29m
American Airlines
Wed 8/269:56 am
ORD
- CMH
1 stop7h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/4![American Airlines logo]()
$254
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/86:00 am
CMH
- MDW
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Mon 8/108:15 am
MDW
- CMH
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/4![Southwest logo]()
$255
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/54:30 pm
CMH
- MDW
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Wed 7/86:10 pm
MDW
- CMH
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/4![Southwest logo]()
$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/57:54 pm
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 41m
United Airlines
Wed 7/82:18 pm
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4![United Airlines logo]()
$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/276:07 pm
CMH
- MDW
1 stop5h 04m
Frontier
Sun 8/306:00 am
MDW
- CMH
1 stop10h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 6/6![Frontier logo]()
$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/65:44 pm
CMH
- ORD
1 stop15h 18m
Frontier
Sun 8/97:05 am
ORD
- CMH
1 stop8h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7![Frontier logo]()
$259
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1212:50 pm
CMH
- MDW
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Mon 9/1410:00 am
MDW
- CMH
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/7![Southwest logo]()
$261
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/155:40 am
CMH
- MDW
1 stop4h 00m
Southwest
Wed 7/1511:25 am
MDW
- CMH
2 stops6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/4![Southwest logo]()
$262
Best flights from Columbus to ChicagoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Columbus to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 8, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Columbus to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 8, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/126:35 am
CMH
- MDW
2 stops7h 45m
Southwest
Mon 9/146:15 pm
MDW
- CMH
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/4![Southwest logo]()
$260
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/56:30 am
CMH
- ORD
1 stop5h 20m
Delta
Wed 7/87:17 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop3h 39m
Delta
Deal found 6/4![Delta logo]()
$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/76:07 am
CMH
- ORD
1 stop4h 32m
United Airlines
Tue 11/102:39 pm
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/3![United Airlines logo]()
$294
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/131:50 pm
CMH
- MDW
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Tue 10/207:50 am
MDW
- CMH
2 stops8h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 6/3![Southwest logo]()
$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/59:00 am
CMH
- MDW
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Wed 7/811:25 am
MDW
- CMH
2 stops6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/4![Southwest logo]()
$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1410:38 am
CMH
- MDW
1 stop3h 01m
Delta
Mon 8/171:27 pm
MDW
- CMH
1 stop3h 46m
Delta
Deal found 6/4![Delta logo]()
$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/35:30 am
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Sun 8/910:40 am
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4![United Airlines logo]()
$337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1412:10 pm
CMH
- ORD
1 stop5h 14m
Delta
Mon 8/1711:22 am
ORD
- CMH
1 stop5h 51m
Delta
Deal found 6/5![Delta logo]()
$321
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/268:35 pm
CMH
- MDW
1 stop3h 25m
Southwest
Tue 6/3010:00 am
MDW
- CMH
2 stops7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/6![Southwest logo]()
$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2411:03 am
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 36m
United Airlines
Sun 7/267:20 am
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5![United Airlines logo]()
$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/148:05 am
CMH
- MDW
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Mon 8/177:30 am
MDW
- CMH
1 stop4h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 6/4![Southwest logo]()
$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/44:20 pm
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 7/69:30 pm
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6![United Airlines logo]()
$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/711:00 am
CMH
- ORD
2 stops6h 33m
Delta
Tue 11/107:35 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop3h 24m
Delta
Deal found 6/3![Delta logo]()
$363
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/153:20 pm
CMH
- MDW
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Sun 8/168:00 am
MDW
- CMH
1 stop4h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/7![Southwest logo]()
$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/245:54 pm
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Tue 6/307:20 am
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7![United Airlines logo]()
$370
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/212:50 pm
CMH
- MDW
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Sun 10/41:10 pm
MDW
- CMH
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/3![Southwest logo]()
$337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/810:30 am
CMH
- ORD
1 stop4h 59m
United Airlines
Sun 7/129:30 pm
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7![United Airlines logo]()
$373
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/194:20 pm
CMH
- MDW
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Tue 7/2110:10 am
MDW
- CMH
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/7![Southwest logo]()
$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/237:00 am
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Sun 7/267:20 am
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5![United Airlines logo]()
$407
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/248:10 pm
CMH
- MDW
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Sun 7/266:10 am
MDW
- CMH
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/3![Southwest logo]()
$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/255:30 am
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Sat 7/259:30 pm
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5![United Airlines logo]()
$407
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2011:55 am
CMH
- MDW
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Mon 7/2711:00 am
MDW
- CMH
2 stops7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 6/5![Southwest logo]()
$352
Last-minute flights from Columbus to ChicagoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to Chicago. Data last updated June 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to Chicago. Data last updated June 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/264:15 pm
CMH
- MDW
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Tue 6/307:50 am
MDW
- CMH
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/6![Southwest logo]()
$268
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/298:58 pm
CMH
- ORD
1 stop27h 21m
Frontier
Wed 7/14:59 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop26h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4![Frontier logo]()
$262
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/54:30 pm
CMH
- MDW
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Wed 7/86:10 pm
MDW
- CMH
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/4![Southwest logo]()
$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/57:54 pm
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 41m
United Airlines
Wed 7/82:18 pm
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4![United Airlines logo]()
$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/58:04 am
CMH
- ORD
1 stop3h 46m
Delta
Wed 7/87:17 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop3h 39m
Delta
Deal found 6/4![Delta logo]()
$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/155:40 am
CMH
- MDW
1 stop4h 00m
Southwest
Wed 7/1511:25 am
MDW
- CMH
2 stops6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/4![Southwest logo]()
$262
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/195:44 pm
CMH
- MDW
1 stop5h 19m
Frontier
Tue 7/216:05 am
MDW
- CMH
1 stop9h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7![Frontier logo]()
$250
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/1910:28 am
CMH
- ORD
1 stop13h 42m
Frontier
Tue 7/217:05 am
ORD
- CMH
1 stop8h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7![Frontier logo]()
$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/247:45 pm
CMH
- ORD
2 stops17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/11:50 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop26h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$265
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/268:59 pm
CMH
- ORD
1 stop13h 12m
Frontier
Mon 8/105:13 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop15h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7![Frontier logo]()
$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/285:44 pm
CMH
- ORD
1 stop15h 09m
Frontier
Sun 8/27:05 am
ORD
- CMH
1 stop8h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7![Frontier logo]()
$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/305:44 pm
CMH
- ORD
1 stop15h 09m
Frontier
Sun 8/27:05 am
ORD
- CMH
1 stop8h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 6/5![Frontier logo]()
$252
One-way flights from Columbus to ChicagoSearch for one-way flight options from Columbus to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 8, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Columbus to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 8, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/307:50 pm
CMH
- MDW
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/4![Southwest logo]()
$89
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/308:20 am
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/4![American Airlines logo]()
$89
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/16:07 pm
CMH
- MDW
1 stop5h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 6/5![Frontier logo]()
$94
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/55:31 am
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8![American Airlines logo]()
$95
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/43:45 pm
CMH
- MDW
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/7![Southwest logo]()
$96
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/110:17 am
CMH
- MDW
1 stop3h 29m
Delta
Deal found 6/4![Delta logo]()
$99
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/306:30 am
CMH
- ORD
1 stop5h 20m
Delta
Deal found 6/4![Delta logo]()
$99
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/306:07 pm
CMH
- ORD
1 stop14h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4![Frontier logo]()
$101
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/3010:17 am
CMH
- MDW
1 stop3h 29m
Delta
Deal found 6/5![Delta logo]()
$104
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/292:07 pm
CMH
- ORD
1 stop5h 22m
Delta
Deal found 6/4![Delta logo]()
$104
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/48:05 am
CMH
- ORD
1 stop6h 03m
Delta
Deal found 6/8![Delta logo]()
$105
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/45:44 pm
CMH
- MDW
1 stop5h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8![Frontier logo]()
$115
Find flight deals from Columbus to Chicago
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 8, 2026.
Round-trip from | $245 (Southwest) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $89 (Southwest) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $329 |
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
ColumbusChicago
CMH - MDW
CMHMDW
Columbus
Sat 9/12
6:35 am-1:20 pm
2 stops7h 45m
Chicago Midway
Mon 9/14
6:15 pm-8:30 pm
Nonstop1h 15m
$260
ColumbusChicago
CMH - MDW
CMHMDW
Columbus
Tue 10/13
1:50 pm-9:50 pm
2 stops9h 00m
Chicago Midway
Tue 10/20
7:50 am-4:50 pm
2 stops8h 00m
$267
ColumbusChicago
CMH - MDW
CMHMDW
Columbus
Sun 7/5
9:00 am-9:10 am
Nonstop1h 10m
Chicago Midway
Wed 7/8
11:25 am-6:40 pm
2 stops6h 15m
$272
ColumbusChicago
CMH - ORD
CMHORD
Columbus
Sun 7/5
6:30 am-10:50 am
1 stop5h 20m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 7/8
7:17 pm-11:56 pm
1 stop3h 39m
$277
ColumbusChicago
CMH - MDW
CMHMDW
Columbus
Fri 6/26
8:35 pm-11:00 pm
1 stop3h 25m
Chicago Midway
Tue 6/30
10:00 am-6:40 pm
2 stops7h 40m
$293
ColumbusChicago
CMH - ORD
CMHORD
Columbus
Sat 11/7
6:07 am-9:39 am
1 stop4h 32m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 11/10
2:39 pm-5:11 pm
Nonstop1h 32m
$294
ColumbusChicago
CMH - MDW
CMHMDW
Columbus
Fri 8/14
10:38 am-12:39 pm
1 stop3h 01m
Chicago Midway
Mon 8/17
1:27 pm-6:13 pm
1 stop3h 46m
$301
ColumbusChicago
CMH - MDW
CMHMDW
Columbus
Fri 8/14
8:05 am-8:20 am
Nonstop1h 15m
Chicago Midway
Mon 8/17
7:30 am-1:15 pm
1 stop4h 45m
$301
ColumbusChicago
CMH - MDW
CMHMDW
Columbus
Sat 8/15
3:20 pm-8:30 pm
1 stop6h 10m
Chicago Midway
Sun 8/16
8:00 am-1:30 pm
1 stop4h 30m
$319
ColumbusChicago
CMH - ORD
CMHORD
Columbus
Fri 8/14
12:10 pm-4:24 pm
1 stop5h 14m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 8/17
11:22 am-6:13 pm
1 stop5h 51m
$321
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Chicago?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Chicago (average of $48). Flying from Columbus to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $157). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to CHI?
Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 8, 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from Columbus to Chicago in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
Weekly flight availability from Columbus to Chicago
Explore weekly flight availability from Columbus to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 8, 2026.
The most flights from C01 to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (72 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (46 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus to Chicago?
How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to Chicago?
The best time to book flights from Columbus to Chicago is 87 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus to Chicago?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Chicago. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Chicago flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated June 8, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Columbus to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
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Top 4 airlines flying from Columbus to Chicago
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$127 | Average$337 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$143 | Average$215 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$150 | Average$329 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$155 | Average$293 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |