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$78+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Illinois

CMH — ORD
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Illinois

Thu 11/2610:28 am -
2 stops13h 50m
Thu 12/38:30 am -
1 stop7h 18m
Deal found 11/9$272
Wed 12/210:28 am -
2 stops12h 07m
Thu 12/38:30 am -
1 stop7h 18m
Deal found 11/9$273
Wed 11/257:00 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Tue 12/16:05 pm -
Nonstop1h 33m
Deal found 11/9$274
Mon 12/217:50 pm -
1 stop24h 40m
Mon 12/288:35 pm -
1 stop15h 51m
Deal found 11/5$275
Thu 12/35:33 pm -
2 stops21h 27m
Thu 12/108:30 am -
2 stops26h 50m
Deal found 11/5$275
Thu 12/37:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 10m
Thu 12/101:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 11/5$277
Thu 12/37:45 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Mon 12/72:18 pm -
Nonstop1h 33m
Deal found 11/5$277
Thu 12/36:46 am -
Nonstop1h 44m
Mon 12/78:47 pm -
Nonstop1h 38m
Deal found 11/5$278
Thu 12/109:09 am -
2 stops7h 57m
Thu 12/176:43 am -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 11/9$279
Fri 11/205:35 pm -
1 stop8h 08m
Tue 11/245:40 am -
1 stop26h 53m
Deal found 11/5$280
Wed 11/2510:28 am -
2 stops26h 53m
Wed 12/231:11 pm -
1 stop28h 42m
Deal found 11/7$281
Mon 11/2310:28 am -
1 stop14h 06m
Mon 11/305:26 pm -
1 stop20h 34m
Deal found 11/9$281

Find flight deals from Columbus to Illinois

Round-trip from

$272
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$78
(Super.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$333
From Columbus to Illinois
One-way flight from Columbus to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CMHORD

Columbus

Tue 12/15

12:53 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$78

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - MDW Chicago Midway

CMHMDW

Columbus

Fri 1/22

2:20 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - MDW Chicago Midway

CMHMDW

Columbus

Thu 1/7

11:31 am-7:35 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$145

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - MDW Chicago Midway

CMHMDW

Columbus

Fri 1/22

6:15 am-9:16 am

1 stop4h 01m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - MDW Chicago Midway

CMHMDW

Columbus

Sat 12/5

8:15 am-1:01 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CMHORD

Columbus

Wed 1/13

6:15 am-9:53 am

1 stop4h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CMHORD

Columbus

Sat 2/6

12:20 pm-1:06 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$150

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - MDW Chicago Midway

CMHMDW

Columbus

Tue 12/1

2:45 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$150

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - MDW Chicago Midway

CMHMDW

Columbus

Wed 12/23

9:30 pm-12:20 am

1 stop3h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$160

ColumbusChicago

CMH Columbus - MDW Chicago Midway

CMHMDW

Columbus

Wed 12/16

6:50 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$160

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Illinois (average of $282). Flying from Columbus to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbus to Illinois in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Columbus to Illinois

The most flights from C01 to USIL are scheduled on a Sunday (62 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus to Illinois?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Columbus to Illinois flights typically cost between $332 and $501 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $272 on Frontier (Nov 26-Dec 3).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to Illinois?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Columbus to Illinois, you should look to book at least 86 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

  • 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 American Airlines, Southwest, or Delta 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 Southwest ($78), United Airlines ($81), and American Airlines ($85).

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

  • 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 PSA Airlines (100%), Copa Airlines (89%) or American Airlines (85%) 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 $998 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 $203.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Illinois (average of $282). Flying from Columbus to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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 3 airlines flying from Columbus to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$160Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$188Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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