Columbus to Chicago flights

Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Columbus to Chicago is €158 (checked on 20 Oct 2026).

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Lowest observed
€158
Cheapest month
October 2026
Last checked
29 Oct 2026
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Lowest observed
€158, departing 29 Oct 2026 (Last checked: 20 Oct 2026)One-way fareCheck live prices for this route
Airlines seen
United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Reported fastest flight
1h 31m
Non-stop
Yes

About this route

Explore the fares we observed from Columbus to Chicago. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.

Route distance
444 km
Reported fastest flight
1h 31m
Alternative airports
LCK, CGX, DPA, MDW, PWK, RFD

Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with United Airlines, Southwest Airlines. Check current timetables.

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Airport to city: straight-line distance

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Columbus, city gazetteer reference point (39.9612, -82.9988): ≈ 10 km.
  • Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) → Columbus, city gazetteer reference point (39.9612, -82.9988): ≈ 17 km.
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 14 km.
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 25 km.
  • Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 126 km.

Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.

Frequently asked

How much is a flight from Columbus to Chicago?

The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €158, found on 20 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.

When is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Chicago?

In our observations October 2026 is the cheapest month so far, at €158.

Are there direct flights from Columbus to Chicago?

Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with United Airlines, Southwest Airlines.

Which airlines fly from Columbus to Chicago?

Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines.

How many of the observed Columbus to Chicago fares were non-stop?

3 of the 4 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.

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Last checked 29 Oct 2026. Availability and fares must be confirmed when you search.
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Last checked: 29 Oct 2026