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$331+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Columbus, MS (GTR)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — GTR
Nov 28 — Dec 51
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(American Airlines)
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/207:29 amORD - GTR
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/23:42 pmGTR - ORD
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/308:25 amORD - GTR
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/23:46 pmGTR - ORD
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$366
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/297:36 amORD - GTR
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/23:46 pmGTR - ORD
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$376
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/198:50 amORD - GTR
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/253:42 pmGTR - ORD
2 stops15h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$446
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Wed 11/199:51 amORD - GTR
1 stop4h 13mDelta
Tue 11/256:00 amGTR - ORD
1 stop6h 04mDelta
Deal found 10/28$522
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Sun 11/1610:00 pmORD - GTR
2 stops17h 12mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/283:42 pmGTR - ORD
1 stop17h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$563

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ORD - GTR

ORDGTR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/20

7:29 am-3:12 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Tue 12/2

3:42 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$331

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - GTR

ORDGTR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/30

8:25 am-3:16 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Fri 1/2

3:46 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$366

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - GTR

ORDGTR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/29

7:36 am-3:16 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Fri 1/2

3:46 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$376

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - GTR

ORDGTR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

3:35 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-10:04 am

1 stop4h 04m

$478

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Deals found on 10/28

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Columbus, Mississippi (average of $162). Flying from Illinois to Columbus, Mississippi in September is currently the most expensive (average of $287). 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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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbus from Illinois?

    Located just 9.9 mi from the city center, Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. (GTR) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbus from Illinois.

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

    For as low as $331, American Airlines can have you in Columbus, Mississippi from Illinois in 7h 43m. The distance from Illinois to Columbus, Mississippi is about 590 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Columbus 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 Illinois to Columbus, Mississippi?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Columbus, Mississippi (average of $162). Flying from Illinois to Columbus, Mississippi in September is currently the most expensive (average of $287). 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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