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$81+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Chicago (CHI)

CMH — CHI
Oct 17 — Oct 241
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Chicago

Sat 10/1711:17 am -
1 stop21h 14m
Mon 10/198:11 pm -
1 stop20h 06m
Deal found 9/15$222
Thu 11/127:44 pm -
1 stop5h 03m
Sun 11/156:16 am -
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Deal found 9/13$223
Thu 10/227:44 pm -
1 stop23h 47m
Wed 10/287:28 pm -
1 stop22h 05m
Deal found 9/15$224
Tue 12/112:55 pm -
2 stops13h 04m
Mon 12/78:15 am -
1 stop26h 43m
Deal found 9/16$225
Tue 11/177:44 pm -
1 stop5h 03m
Sun 11/228:07 am -
1 stop10h 06m
Deal found 9/14$226
Tue 12/112:55 pm -
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Thu 12/38:15 am -
1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 9/16$226
Tue 10/207:44 pm -
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Thu 10/226:22 am -
1 stop11h 26m
Deal found 9/17$227
Tue 10/277:44 pm -
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Tue 11/37:28 pm -
2 stops20h 50m
Deal found 9/16$227
Fri 11/64:21 pm -
1 stop9h 00m
Mon 11/96:30 am -
1 stop7h 56m
Deal found 9/16$228
Sat 10/175:50 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Tue 10/202:10 pm -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 9/16$229
Mon 11/235:35 pm -
1 stop8h 07m
Tue 12/18:10 am -
1 stop9h 10m
Deal found 9/16$229
Thu 10/297:44 pm -
1 stop5h 03m
Sun 11/16:16 am -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 9/16$230

Find flight deals from Columbus to Chicago

Round-trip from

$222
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$81
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$341
From Columbus to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Columbus to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026

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ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - MDW Chicago Midway

CMHMDW

Columbus

Wed 10/14

12:25 pm-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$110

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - MDW Chicago Midway

CMHMDW

Columbus

Sat 11/14

2:04 pm-6:04 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$120

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - MDW Chicago Midway

CMHMDW

Columbus

Wed 11/18

6:15 am-9:42 am

1 stop4h 27m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$120

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - MDW Chicago Midway

CMHMDW

Columbus

Sat 10/17

8:15 am-12:47 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$120

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - MDW Chicago Midway

CMHMDW

Columbus

Tue 12/15

12:50 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops5h 55m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$125

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - MDW Chicago Midway

CMHMDW

Columbus

Mon 10/12

8:30 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop3h 40m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$136

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - MDW Chicago Midway

CMHMDW

Columbus

Mon 12/14

2:08 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$136

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CMHORD

Columbus

Mon 10/12

11:55 am-4:32 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$136

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - MDW Chicago Midway

CMHMDW

Columbus

Thu 10/22

8:20 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$140

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CMHORD

Columbus

Tue 10/13

6:01 pm-6:41 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$145

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Chicago?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Chicago (average of $283). Flying from Columbus to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus to Chicago in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Columbus to Chicago

The most flights from C01 to CHI are scheduled on a Wednesday (72 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (41 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus to Chicago?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Columbus to Chicago flights typically cost between $247 and $446 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $222 on Frontier (Oct 17-Oct 19).

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?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Chicago flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons 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 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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Chicago?

    United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta can get you from Columbus to Chicago in just under 1h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 44m. The distance between Columbus and Chicago is about 282 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus to Chicago round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($157), Southwest ($177), and American Airlines ($180) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Chicago. United Airlines is priced at 52% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus to Chicago are United Airlines ($80), American Airlines ($85), and Southwest ($113).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Columbus to Chicago?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Columbus to Chicago on time: Republic Airways (81%), Japan Airlines (79%), Copa Airlines (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Columbus to Chicago? While on average our users pay $1,606, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $135. The most popular route (Columbus - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $193.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Chicago?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Chicago (average of $283). Flying from Columbus to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Columbus to Chicago

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$157Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$177Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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