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$249+ Cheap flights from Columbus, MS (GTR) 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 7/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GTR — CHI
Apr 23 — Apr 301
Thu 4/23
Thu 4/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Chicago
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 March 24, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/211:59 pm
GTR
-
ORD
1 stop6h 17m
Delta
Tue 4/287:10 am
ORD
-
GTR
1 stop6h 09m
Delta
Deal found 3/24$326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/216:00 am
GTR
-
MDW
1 stop6h 07m
Delta
Tue 4/282:12 pm
MDW
-
GTR
2 stops7h 05m
Delta
Deal found 3/24$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/214:02 pm
GTR
-
ORD
2 stops13h 31m
American Airlines
Tue 4/2810:42 pm
ORD
-
GTR
2 stops16h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/24$442
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/74:02 pm
GTR
-
ORD
1 stop6h 43m
American Airlines
Sat 4/118:15 am
ORD
-
GTR
1 stop7h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/23$476
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Fri 4/104:02 pm
GTR
-
ORD
1 stop7h 46m
American Airlines
Sun 4/128:15 am
ORD
-
GTR
1 stop7h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20$492
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/76:00 am
GTR
-
ORD
2 stops11h 10m
Delta
Sat 4/1111:25 am
ORD
-
GTR
1 stop4h 46m
Delta
Deal found 3/23$528
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Mon 4/66:00 am
GTR
-
MDW
1 stop6h 02m
Delta
Fri 4/101:10 pm
MDW
-
GTR
2 stops7h 48m
Delta
Deal found 3/22$1,474

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (GTR) 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 March 24, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$326
(Delta)

One-way from

$249
(Delta)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Chicago that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusChicago

GTR - ORD

GTRORD

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Tue 4/21

1:59 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

7:10 am-1:19 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$326

ColumbusChicago

GTR - ORD

GTRORD

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Tue 4/21

4:02 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

8:15 am-3:32 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$326

ColumbusChicago

GTR - MDW

GTRMDW

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Tue 4/21

6:00 am-12:07 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/28

2:12 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$407

ColumbusChicago

GTR - ORD

GTRORD

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Fri 4/10

4:02 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/12

8:15 am-3:32 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$492

ColumbusChicago

GTR - ORD

GTRORD

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Tue 4/7

6:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops11h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/11

11:25 am-4:11 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$528

ColumbusChicago

GTR - ORD

GTRORD

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Mon 4/6

3:45 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

9:45 am-3:32 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$776

ColumbusChicago

GTR - MDW

GTRMDW

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Mon 4/6

6:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Chicago Midway

Fri 4/10

1:10 pm-8:58 pm

2 stops7h 48m

$1,474
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

ColumbusChicago

GTR - ORD

GTRORD

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Fri 7/31

2:37 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$249

ColumbusChicago

GTR - ORD

GTRORD

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Fri 7/31

3:45 pm-6:14 am

2 stops14h 29m

$365

ColumbusChicago

GTR - ORD

GTRORD

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Fri 5/1

1:59 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$439

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Compare providers for flights from Columbus to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to Chicago in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus, Mississippi-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus, Mississippi-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus, Mississippi-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus, Mississippi-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Columbus, Mississippi-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Chicago

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus, Mississippi to Chicago (average of $181). Flying from Columbus, Mississippi to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Columbus to Chicago?

    Most people fly from Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. (GTR) if they book a flight from Columbus to Chicago. On average, Golden Triangle Reg. has 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 0 airlines. Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. is conveniently located just 9.9 mi from Columbus’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus, Mississippi to Chicago?

    Airlines like Delta and American Airlines fly from Columbus, Mississippi to Chicago in about 6h 17m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 29m. Airlines will cover a distance of 590 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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, Mississippi to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus, Mississippi to Chicago (average of $181). Flying from Columbus, Mississippi to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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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