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$292+ Cheap flights from Columbus, MS (GTR) to Illinois

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GTR — ORD
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 12/23:42 pmGTR - MLI
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/76:48 pmMLI - GTR
2 stops20h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$445
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 11/253:42 pmGTR - ORD
2 stops15h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/28:10 amORD - GTR
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$446
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/252:44 pmGTR - ORD
1 stop4h 08mDelta
Tue 12/24:20 pmORD - GTR
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Deal found 10/28$522
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.
Fri 11/143:42 pmGTR - ORD
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/167:25 amORD - GTR
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$601
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.
Sat 11/13:50 pmGTR - ORD
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/38:10 amORD - GTR
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$636
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.
Tue 11/253:42 pmGTR - ORD
2 stops15h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/3011:59 pmORD - GTR
2 stops15h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$678
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/263:42 pmGTR - ORD
2 stops16h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/3011:44 pmORD - GTR
2 stops15h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$692
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/256:00 amGTR - MDW
1 stop5h 52mDelta
Sun 11/305:34 pmMDW - GTR
1 stop4h 15mDelta
Deal found 10/27$887

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ColumbusChicago

GTR - ORD

GTRORD

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Tue 3/3

6:00 am-5:37 pm

2 stops11h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

7:10 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$292

ColumbusChicago

GTR - ORD

GTRORD

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Sun 2/22

3:44 pm-7:20 am

2 stops15h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/28

9:25 am-3:14 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$360

ColumbusMoline

GTR - MLI

GTRMLI

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Tue 12/2

3:42 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Moline Quad-City

Sun 12/7

6:48 pm-3:16 pm

2 stops20h 28m

$445

ColumbusChicago

GTR - ORD

GTRORD

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Tue 11/25

3:42 pm-7:30 am

2 stops15h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

8:10 am-3:12 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$446

ColumbusChicago

GTR - MDW

GTRMDW

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Tue 4/14

2:37 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/15

2:00 pm-9:07 pm

2 stops7h 07m

$484

ColumbusChicago

GTR - MDW

GTRMDW

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Tue 11/25

6:00 am-11:52 am

1 stop5h 52m

Chicago Midway

Sun 11/30

5:34 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$887

ColumbusChicago

GTR - ORD

GTRORD

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

Wed 11/5

3:42 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$404

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Deals found on 10/29

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus, Mississippi to Illinois (average of $181). Flying from Columbus, Mississippi to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $297). 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 from for flights from Columbus to 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 Illinois from Columbus.

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

    Airlines like Delta and American Airlines fly from Columbus, Mississippi to Illinois in about 7h 32m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 05m. There are 562 mi between Columbus, Mississippi and Illinois. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    While some choose either Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. - Chicago Midway or Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. - Moline Quad-City, Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from Columbus, Mississippi to Illinois.

  • 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, Mississippi to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus, Mississippi to Illinois (average of $181). Flying from Columbus, Mississippi to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $297). 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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