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$44+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Illinois

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CMH — ORD
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/227:45 pmCMH - STL
1 stop14h 44mFrontier
Wed 12/33:30 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop25h 10mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:45 pmCMH - STL
2 stops16h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/83:30 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop27h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$224
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1512:36 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop5h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/173:26 pmORD - CMH
1 stop25h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$227
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/124:18 pmCMH - ORD
2 stops18h 43mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/157:34 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:45 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop28h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/77:20 amORD - CMH
1 stop10h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$229
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/226:45 amCMH - MDW
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Mon 11/249:30 amMDW - CMH
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 10/29$230
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/224:59 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 43mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/2411:39 amORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$230
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/67:00 amCMH - MDW
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Mon 12/88:35 pmMDW - CMH
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 10/29$231
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/139:42 amCMH - ORD
1 stop14h 24mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/1910:52 amORD - CMH
3 stops26h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$231
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/104:18 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop21h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/117:34 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$235
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/158:33 pmCMH - ORD
2 stops18h 25mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/175:00 amORD - CMH
2 stops13h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$236
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1111:00 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/137:36 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$238

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Columbus to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$202
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$44
(Trip.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$375
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Illinois 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Illinois that are best for you.

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ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Sat 11/22

6:45 am-7:05 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/24

9:30 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$230

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Mon 1/26

10:55 am-11:37 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

10:54 am-1:22 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$231

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Tue 11/25

12:25 pm-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/26

2:55 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$231

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Wed 12/3

5:45 pm-6:27 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

5:50 pm-8:11 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$231

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Sat 12/13

7:00 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/15

8:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$231

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Sat 11/22

6:45 am-7:05 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/2

8:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$231

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Tue 12/16

12:45 pm-1:00 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/18

9:30 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$231

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Sat 12/6

12:35 pm-12:50 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/10

8:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$231

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Mon 12/15

6:10 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 45m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/17

10:00 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$241

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Tue 12/2

11:50 am-4:00 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/2

8:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$241

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Illinois

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Illinois (average of $106). Flying from Columbus to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $247). 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 IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbus to Illinois in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 35% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus to Illinois?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Illinois. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Illinois flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Columbus to Illinois have to say. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,035 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,116 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,122 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Illinois?

    There are many flights that can get you from Columbus to Illinois in 1h 20m. Fly via Southwest, United Airlines, or Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Columbus and Illinois is about 282 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus to Illinois are Spirit Airlines ($94), Frontier ($109), and Southwest ($115).

  • What are the most popular routes from Columbus to Illinois?

    When deciding which route to take from Columbus to Illinois consider Columbus - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Columbus - Chicago Midway or Columbus - Lambert-St Louis as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Columbus to Illinois?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Columbus to Illinois consider choosing Sun Country Air (100%), Cathay Pacific (92%) or Copa Airlines (89%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Illinois?

    On average you can expect to pay $914 for a flight from Columbus to Illinois. The cheapest flight overall is $138 while the most popular route, (Columbus - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $160.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Illinois (average of $106). Flying from Columbus to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $247). 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 5 airlines flying from Columbus to Illinois

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$90Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$143Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$155Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$163Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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