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Cheap flights Columbus — Chicago

from $95 444 km ~1h 1m 7 flights found 4 airlines cheapest on Thursday
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12+ years
1
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2–11 years
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under 2
0
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Cheapest: $95 on 18.11.2026
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Cheapest flights found
18 Nov 2026, Wed
American Airlines AA 4668
14:40
CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport
16:18
ORD O'Hare International Airport
1h 38m Direct
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22 Nov 2026, Sun
Frontier Airlines F9 4190
01:35
CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport
07:02
ORD O'Hare International Airport
5h 27m 1 stop
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22 Nov 2026, Sun
Southwest Airlines WN 1268
04:05
CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport
05:25
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
1h 20m Direct
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Route characteristics
Distance
444 km
Flight time
1h 1m
Time difference
-1h
Minimum price
from $95 (18.11.2026)
Average price
$110
Maximum price
$124
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Thursday
Departure airports (1)
CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport
Arrival airports (2)
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport ORD O'Hare International Airport
Airlines (4)
AA American Airlines F9 Frontier Airlines B6 jetBlue WN Southwest Airlines
Agencies (4)
Tickets Clickavia Farera Trip.com
Prices by day of week
Airlines — cheapest prices 4
American Airlines
American Airlines
4 flights · 3 days
$85
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$124
jetBlue
jetBlue
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$162
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$253
Where to buy tickets 4
Tickets
1 tickets · 1 days
from $85
Clickavia
1 tickets · 1 days
from $95
Farera
4 tickets · 3 days
from $116
Trip.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $162
Airports

From — Columbus (1)

  • CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport

To — Chicago (2)

  • MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
  • ORD O'Hare International Airport
Other destinations from Columbus
Frequently asked questions about the route Columbus — Chicago
How long is the flight from Columbus to Chicago?
Approximate flight time — 1h 1m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Columbus to Chicago?
The straight-line distance — 444 km.
How much do flights from Columbus to Chicago cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $95 on 18.11.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $110. Range: $95 — $124.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Chicago?
The difference — -1h.
From which airports does Columbus operate flights?
From Columbus: CMH (John Glenn Columbus International Airport).
To which airports in Chicago do flights arrive?
To Chicago: MDW (Chicago Midway International Airport), ORD (O'Hare International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 4 airlines: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, jetBlue, Southwest Airlines.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $95. Total direct flights found: 2.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Thursday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Columbus — Chicago

Flights Columbus — Chicago is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 444 km. Flight time 1h 1m. Time difference -1h.

From Columbus (CMH) flights depart from 1 airport: CMH. To Chicago (CHI) — 2 arrival airports: MDW, ORD.

4 airlines operate on this route: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, jetBlue, Southwest Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $95 (18.11.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $110, ranging from $95 to $124. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Thursday.

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