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$77+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Chicago (CHI)

CMH — CHI
Dec 12 — Dec 191
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Chicago

Sat 12/192:29 pm -
1 stop6h 11m
Mon 12/218:35 pm -
1 stop15h 51m
Deal found 11/11$270
Sat 12/192:29 pm -
1 stop11h 27m
Mon 12/215:47 pm -
1 stop18h 39m
Deal found 11/11$270
Thu 11/2610:28 am -
2 stops13h 50m
Thu 12/38:30 am -
1 stop7h 18m
Deal found 11/9$272
Tue 12/13:55 pm -
1 stop20h 38m
Sat 12/512:28 pm -
1 stop27h 19m
Deal found 11/11$273
Wed 12/210:28 am -
2 stops12h 07m
Thu 12/38:30 am -
1 stop7h 18m
Deal found 11/9$273
Wed 11/257:00 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Tue 12/16:05 pm -
Nonstop1h 33m
Deal found 11/9$274
Tue 12/297:54 pm -
1 stop5h 07m
Thu 12/316:43 am -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 11/10$275
Tue 12/13:55 pm -
1 stop6h 40m
Sat 12/54:00 pm -
2 stops16h 38m
Deal found 11/11$275
Wed 12/21:32 pm -
1 stop25h 28m
Mon 12/76:07 am -
2 stops10h 45m
Deal found 11/11$277
Thu 12/109:09 am -
2 stops7h 57m
Thu 12/176:43 am -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 11/9$279
Thu 12/35:33 pm -
1 stop14h 42m
Mon 12/710:29 pm -
1 stop12h 29m
Deal found 11/11$279
Sun 12/207:48 pm -
1 stop5h 13m
Thu 12/246:43 am -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 11/11$280

Find flight deals from Columbus to Chicago

Round-trip from

$270
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$77
(Super.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$333
From Columbus to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Columbus to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CMHORD

Columbus

Wed 12/9

10:33 am-1:08 am

1 stop15h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$116

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - MDW Chicago Midway

CMHMDW

Columbus

Thu 1/7

11:31 am-7:35 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$145

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CMHORD

Columbus

Sat 2/6

12:20 pm-1:06 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$150

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - MDW Chicago Midway

CMHMDW

Columbus

Wed 12/23

9:30 pm-12:20 am

1 stop3h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$160

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - MDW Chicago Midway

CMHMDW

Columbus

Wed 12/9

2:11 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$165

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CMHORD

Columbus

Thu 1/7

10:24 am-11:08 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$165

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - MDW Chicago Midway

CMHMDW

Columbus

Thu 1/7

8:55 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$165

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - MDW Chicago Midway

CMHMDW

Columbus

Wed 12/9

12:50 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$165

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - MDW Chicago Midway

CMHMDW

Columbus

Thu 12/24

2:45 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$165
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - MDW Chicago Midway

CMHMDW

Columbus

Thu 12/10

7:30 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$165

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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 $282). 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 29% 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 Monday (69 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 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 $281 and $417 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $270 on Frontier (Dec 19-Dec 21).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to Chicago?

The best time to book flights from Columbus to Chicago is 86 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 Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday 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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

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?

    Southwest and United Airlines can get you from Columbus to Chicago in just under 1h 42m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 08m. The distance between Columbus and Chicago is about 295 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 ($160), American Airlines ($177), and Southwest ($188) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Chicago. United Airlines is priced at 53% 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 ($81), American Airlines ($85), and Delta ($88).

  • 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: PSA Airlines (100%), Copa Airlines (89%), American Airlines (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Columbus to Chicago? While on average our users pay $998, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $138. The most popular route (Columbus - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $215.

  • 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 $282). 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$160Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$188Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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