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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
Jun 6 — Jun 131
Sat 6/6
Sat 6/13
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 May 7, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sat 9/123:45 pm
GTR
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ORD
1 stop6h 25m
American Airlines
Tue 9/158:20 am
ORD
-
GTR
1 stop6h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2$392
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/173:45 pm
GTR
-
ORD
1 stop8h 21m
American Airlines
Mon 9/217:00 am
ORD
-
GTR
1 stop8h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/6$416
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/172:37 pm
GTR
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MDW
1 stop7h 09m
Delta
Mon 9/211:00 pm
MDW
-
GTR
2 stops8h 08m
Delta
Deal found 5/6$432
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/172:37 pm
GTR
-
ORD
1 stop5h 53m
Delta
Mon 9/211:35 pm
ORD
-
GTR
2 stops7h 33m
Delta
Deal found 5/6$432
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/243:45 pm
GTR
-
ORD
1 stop7h 52m
American Airlines
Sat 5/309:40 am
ORD
-
GTR
1 stop5h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/6$446
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/172:37 pm
GTR
-
ORD
1 stop5h 53m
Delta
Sun 9/207:10 am
ORD
-
GTR
1 stop6h 46m
Delta
Deal found 5/6$451
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/203:57 pm
GTR
-
ORD
1 stop6h 23m
American Airlines
Sun 5/249:40 am
ORD
-
GTR
1 stop5h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/5$466
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/192:12 pm
GTR
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ORD
1 stop6h 14m
Delta
Mon 5/257:07 am
ORD
-
GTR
1 stop6h 25m
Delta
Deal found 5/4$491
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/246:00 am
GTR
-
ORD
2 stops10h 51m
Delta
Sat 5/308:10 am
ORD
-
GTR
1 stop5h 22m
Delta
Deal found 5/6$497
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/222:12 pm
GTR
-
MDW
1 stop6h 57m
Delta
Tue 5/266:23 am
MDW
-
GTR
1 stop7h 09m
Delta
Deal found 5/7$511
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Wed 5/202:12 pm
GTR
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ORD
1 stop6h 14m
Delta
Sun 5/247:00 am
ORD
-
GTR
2 stops6h 32m
Delta
Deal found 5/5$527
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/183:57 pm
GTR
-
ORD
1 stop7h 51m
American Airlines
Tue 5/2610:40 pm
ORD
-
GTR
2 stops16h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/5$530

Find flight deals from Columbus to Chicago

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 May 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$392
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$249
(American Airlines)
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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 May 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Chicago that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusChicago

GTR - ORD

GTRORD

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Sat 9/12

3:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/15

8:20 am-3:14 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$392

ColumbusChicago

GTR - MDW

GTRMDW

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Thu 9/17

2:37 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/21

1:00 pm-9:08 pm

2 stops8h 08m

$432

ColumbusChicago

GTR - ORD

GTRORD

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Thu 9/17

2:37 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/21

1:35 pm-9:08 pm

2 stops7h 33m

$432

ColumbusChicago

GTR - ORD

GTRORD

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Wed 5/20

3:57 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/24

9:40 am-3:13 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$466

ColumbusChicago

GTR - ORD

GTRORD

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Tue 5/19

2:12 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/25

7:07 am-1:32 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$491

ColumbusChicago

GTR - ORD

GTRORD

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Sun 5/24

6:00 am-4:51 pm

2 stops10h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/30

8:10 am-1:32 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$497

ColumbusChicago

GTR - MDW

GTRMDW

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Fri 5/22

2:12 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/26

6:23 am-1:32 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$511

ColumbusChicago

GTR - ORD

GTRORD

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Wed 5/20

2:12 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/24

7:00 am-1:32 pm

2 stops6h 32m

$527

ColumbusChicago

GTR - ORD

GTRORD

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Fri 7/31

3:33 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/3

7:00 am-3:13 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$590
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusChicago

GTR - ORD

GTRORD

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Fri 5/22

2:12 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/26

7:07 am-1:32 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$622

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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 May.
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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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 American Airlines and Delta fly from Columbus, Mississippi to Chicago in about 6h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 44m. 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.

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