Cheap Flights from Columbus to Chicago
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July 7 - July 14
CMH - Chicago
$170
$157
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July 14 - July 15
CMH - Chicago
$174
$157
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July 8 - July 14
CMH - Chicago
$177
$157
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August 18 - August 19
CMH - Chicago
$163
$157
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December 2 - December 16
CMH - Chicago
$203
$157
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July 8 - July 14
CMH - Chicago
$276
$157
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July 14 - July 21
CMH - Chicago
$168
$157
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August 11 - August 12
CMH - Chicago
$274
$157
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October 6 - October 13
CMH - Chicago
$175
$157
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July 8 - July 11
CMH - Chicago
$289
$167
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Insights for flights from Columbus to Chicago
How much is a round trip from Columbus to Chicago
Regular price: $136 - $322
Prices for flights from Columbus to Chicago are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for this route is $136 to $322. The current lowest deal is $157 with American Airlines for travel from July 7 to July 14.
now $157
Low $136
High $322
The cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Chicago
The cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Chicago is January, with a median price of $169. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $426. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.
January
Flights from $169
March
Flights from $426
Direct flights from Columbus to Chicago
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Last-minute flights going from Columbus to Chicago
Fri, Jun 19
CMH - Chicago
Columbus (CMH) - Chicago (ORD)
Frontier Airlines
$401
$325
One-way
Thu, Jul 2
CMH - Chicago
Columbus (CMH) - Chicago (ORD)
Frontier Airlines
$282
$234
One-way
Sat, Jul 4
CMH - Chicago
Columbus (CMH) - Chicago (MDW)
Southwest Airlines
$188
$177
One-way
Sun, Jul 5
CMH - Chicago
Columbus (CMH) - Chicago (MDW)
Frontier Airlines
$312
$242
One-way
Tue, Jul 7
CMH - Chicago
Columbus (CMH) - Chicago (ORD)
American Airlines
$170
$157
One-way
Tue, Jul 7
CMH - Chicago
Columbus (CMH) - Chicago (MDW)
Southwest Airlines
$185
$178
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Columbus to Chicago
Sep 15 - Sep 22
$353 → $177
50%
Sep 16 - Sep 22
$353 → $177
50%
Sep 16 - Sep 23
$353 → $177
50%
Sep 15 - Sep 23
$338 → $177
48%
Popular Airports to fly from Columbus to Chicago
Columbus - Chicago route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are near the typical level.
Recent fares from Columbus to Chicago are near the typical level of $225.
📅 Best time to fly
Fly in February for the best prices.
Historically, February has offered the lowest median price at $169 for flights to Chicago.
⏱️ Flight duration
Direct flights take 2h 58m.
The typical flight duration from Columbus to Chicago is 2 hours and 58 minutes.
✈️ Airlines & availability
63.6% of deals are direct.
Most deals are direct, with 63.6% of recent fares being non-stop flights.
🏆 Airline highlight
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights.
Southwest Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights on this route.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently.
Historically, deals for flights from Columbus to Chicago appear frequently, about once a day.
Columbus main airports to depart from
John Glenn Columbus International (CMH)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Columbus to Chicago.
📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$157
Rickenbacker International (LCK)
Rickenbacker International Airport offers an alternative departure point for your trip to Chicago.
📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$239
Chicago main airports to arrive at
Chicago Midway International (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Columbus to Chicago.
📍 ~15 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$157
Chicago Rockford International (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport offers an alternative arrival point for your trip to Chicago.
📍 ~120 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$232
O Hare International (ORD)
O Hare International Airport is a major hub for travelers flying from Columbus to Chicago.
📍 ~25 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$157
Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative
General Mitchell International (MKE)
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is an excellent alternative with high-frequency flight options and direct rail access.
📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by rail)
💸 Flights from ~$206
South Bend International (SBN)
South Bend International Airport (SBN) is a close alternative, directly connected to downtown Chicago via commuter rail.
📍 ~120 km from Chicago (reachable by rail)
💸 Flights from ~$220
Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is a major regional hub, offering a wide range of cabin classes.
📍 ~200 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$227
Dane County Regional (MSN)
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) is a reliable regional airport with consistent service and less congestion.
📍 ~205 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$235
Fort Wayne International (FWA)
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) offers stable regional service and is an alternative for southeastern Chicago suburbs.
📍 ~235 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$244
Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago
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Jun 18
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$615
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Chicago, United States
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75% AI deal score
$549
$357
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$357
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Chicago, United States
75% AI deal score
$1,259
$625
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Chicago, United States
75% AI deal score
$1,572
$810
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Chicago, United States
74% AI deal score
$526
$356
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Chicago, United States
74% AI deal score
$1,298
$713
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Chicago, United States
74% AI deal score
$1,795
$927
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Chicago, United States
74% AI deal score
$475
$343
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Chicago, United States
74% AI deal score
$475
$343
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Jul 20
Chicago, United States
73% AI deal score
$997
$549
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Chicago, United States
73% AI deal score
$1,672
$949
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Dec 02
Chicago, United States
72% AI deal score
$454
$357
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Chicago, United States
71% AI deal score
$442
$357
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Chicago, United States
71% AI deal score
$440
$357
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Chicago, United States
71% AI deal score
$440
$357
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Chicago, United States
71% AI deal score
$444
$357
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Chicago, United States
71% AI deal score
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$357
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Chicago, United States
71% AI deal score
$441
$357
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Aug 18
Chicago, United States
71% AI deal score
$1,098
$623
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Jun 29
Chicago, United States
71% AI deal score
$1,075
$649
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Chicago, United States
70% AI deal score
$1,062
$649
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Sep 01
Chicago, United States
66% AI deal score
$3,239
$1,892
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Chicago, United States
66% AI deal score
$3,237
$1,892
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Chicago, United States
66% AI deal score
$3,172
$1,906
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Chicago, United States
66% AI deal score
$3,297
$1,926
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Chicago, United States
66% AI deal score
$3,371
$1,926
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Chicago, United States
66% AI deal score
$3,143
$1,932
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66% AI deal score
$3,140
$1,932
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$1,982
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Chicago, United States
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$3,170
$1,982
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Chicago, United States
66% AI deal score
$3,143
$2,003
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Chicago, United States
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$2,003
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Chicago, United States
66% AI deal score
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$2,027
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Chicago, United States
66% AI deal score
$418
$356
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Chicago, United States
66% AI deal score
$417
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Chicago, United States
66% AI deal score
$418
$357
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Chicago, United States
66% AI deal score
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Chicago, United States
65% AI deal score
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Chicago, United States
65% AI deal score
$2,815
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Chicago, United States
65% AI deal score
$2,816
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65% AI deal score
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Chicago, United States
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$1,622
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46% AI deal score
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$667
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$824
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Chicago, United States
45% AI deal score
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$427
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32% AI deal score
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