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$285+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Columbus, MS (GTR)

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 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — GTR
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$316
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$285
(American Airlines)
From Chicago (CHI) to Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/108:25 amORD - GTR
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/143:38 pmGTR - ORD
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/1011:05 amORD - GTR
2 stops10h 23mDelta
Sun 9/146:17 amGTR - ORD
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Deal found 7/31$322

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ChicagoColumbus

ORD - GTR

ORDGTR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/10

8:25 am-3:06 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Sun 9/14

3:38 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$316

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - GTR

ORDGTR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/10

11:05 am-9:28 pm

2 stops10h 23m

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Sun 9/14

6:17 am-12:24 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$322

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - GTR

ORDGTR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/13

10:34 pm-3:09 pm

2 stops16h 35m

$285

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Deals found on 7/30

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Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Chicago to Columbus. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

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

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

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