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Lowest fare₹11,447Delta Air Lines
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Options found96flights on this route
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Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-2039
07:25
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
4H :59 M
1 Stop
DTW · 2h 26m Detroit (DTW), United States
13:24
2026-11-14
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-1716
14:44
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
3H :14 M
1 Stop
DTW · 0h 44m Detroit (DTW), United States
18:58
2026-11-14
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-1716
14:44
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
5H :13 M
1 Stop
DTW · 2h 44m Detroit (DTW), United States
20:57
2026-11-14
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl
AA
American Airlines
AA-6300
06:59
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
1H :27 M
Non Stop
09:26
2026-11-14
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl
AA
American Airlines
AA-3352
08:22
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
1H :29 M
Non Stop
10:51
2026-11-14
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl
AA
American Airlines
AA-6247
10:36
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
1H :30 M
Non Stop
13:06
2026-11-14
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl
AA
American Airlines
AA-4770
11:57
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
1H :31 M
Non Stop
14:28
2026-11-14
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl
AA
American Airlines
AA-3664
15:29
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
1H :28 M
Non Stop
17:57
2026-11-14
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl
AA
American Airlines
AA-6248
16:23
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
1H :34 M
Non Stop
18:57
2026-11-14
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl
AA
American Airlines
AA-3447
18:42
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
1H :28 M
Non Stop
21:10
2026-11-14
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl
AA
American Airlines
AA-4771
20:50
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
1H :31 M
Non Stop
23:21
2026-11-14
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-2894
13:30
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
19H :47 M
1 Stop
ATL · 16h 18m Atlanta (ATL), United States
10:17
2026-11-15
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-796
15:00
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
18H :17 M
1 Stop
ATL · 14h 45m Atlanta (ATL), United States
10:17
2026-11-15
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-2738
18:15
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
15H :02 M
1 Stop
ATL · 11h 18m Atlanta (ATL), United States
10:17
2026-11-15
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl
United Airlines
United Airlines
UA-5493
07:29
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
1H :31 M
Non Stop
10:00
2026-11-14
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl
United Airlines
United Airlines
UA-565
10:38
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
1H :32 M
Non Stop
13:10
2026-11-14
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl
United Airlines
United Airlines
UA-3565
12:40
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
1H :35 M
Non Stop
15:15
2026-11-14
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl
United Airlines
United Airlines
UA-5751
14:16
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
1H :35 M
Non Stop
16:51
2026-11-14
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl
United Airlines
United Airlines
UA-1492
18:01
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
1H :33 M
Non Stop
20:34
2026-11-14
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl
United Airlines
United Airlines
UA-3671
19:55
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
1H :32 M
Non Stop
22:27
2026-11-14
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl
United Airlines
United Airlines
UA-3614
21:20
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
1H :24 M
Non Stop
23:44
2026-11-14
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl
United Airlines
United Airlines
UA-1357
08:50
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
4H :27 M
1 Stop
IAD · 0h 57m Washington (IAD), United States
14:17
2026-11-14
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl

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United Airlines
United Airlines
UA-5992
15:00
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
7H :42 M
1 Stop
DCA · 3h 57m Washington (DCA), United States
23:42
2026-11-14
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl
United Airlines
United Airlines
UA-2202
18:07
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
4H :35 M
1 Stop
IAD · 1h 02m Washington (IAD), United States
23:42
2026-11-14
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-1810
09:59
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
4H :38 M
1 Stop
MSP · 1h 10m Minneapolis (MSP), United States
15:37
2026-11-14
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-1533
15:47
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
6H :27 M
1 Stop
MSP · 3h 00m Minneapolis (MSP), United States
23:14
2026-11-14
Columbus (CMH)United States flagPort Columbus Intl
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Airfare Highlights

From flights departing on Sat, 14 Nov 2026.

Lowest fare ₹11,447 Delta Air Lines 07:25
Earliest departure ₹28,179 American Airlines 05:00
Shortest duration ₹24,331 United Airlines 21:20
Night 00:00-05:59 ₹28,179 American Airlines at 05:00
Morning 06:00-11:59 ₹11,447 Delta Air Lines at 07:25
Afternoon 12:00-17:59 ₹11,447 Delta Air Lines at 14:44
Evening 18:00-23:59 ₹14,973 American Airlines at 18:42

Departure & Arrival Airport Details

Chicago (ORD)

O Hare International

USA

Columbus (CMH)

Port Columbus Intl

USA

Flights shown for 14 Nov 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
Smart travel dates

Holidays and peak dates for Columbus

Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.

Busiest periods: Summer travel (15 Jun – 31 Aug), Holiday season (18 Dec – 02 Jan).

  • 11NovVeterans DayWednesday
  • 26NovThanksgiving DayThursday
  • 25DecChristmas DayFriday
  • 01JanNew Year's DayFriday
  • 18JanMartin Luther King, Jr. DayMonday
  • 12FebLincoln's BirthdayFriday

Fixed-date national holidays. Festivals that follow the lunar calendar shift each year and are not listed here, so check the exact date for your travel year.

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How to travel Chicago to Columbus

Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.

OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹14,9731h 24m15 flights
Connecting flight₹11,447Longer, includes a stop81 options

4 airlines operate this route.

Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.

Airlines flying from Chicago to Columbus

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American Airlines Flights

from ₹14,97342 flights
Fares from
₹14,973
Non-stop
8 in these results
Departures
42 in the list above

United Airlines Flights

from ₹24,33138 flights
Fares from
₹24,331
Non-stop
7 in these results
Departures
38 in the list above

Delta Air Lines Flights

from ₹11,44714 flights
Fares from
₹11,447
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
14 in the list above

Route Overview & Flight Facts

Fastest flight duration1h 24m · United Airlines
First departure of the day05:00 · American Airlines
Last departure of the day21:41 · United Airlines
Flight options found96
Direct / non-stop options15
Airport codesChicago–ORD, Columbus–CMH

Fares and timings are indicative. The exact price is confirmed with the airline when you search.

Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights

Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration

The search for Sat, 14 Nov found 96 flight options, 15 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 05:00 and the last around 21:41. The fastest flight takes about 1h 24m.

Morning vs Evening Departure Fares

Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from ₹11,447, Afternoon from ₹11,447, Evening from ₹14,973, Night from ₹28,179. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.

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Destination & City Travel Guide

About Chicago

Chicago’s downtown Loop puts Millennium Park, the Art Institute and the Riverwalk within a manageable area. The lakefront creates a second axis for walking, while neighbourhoods farther out need transit time of their own. Passengers landing at O’Hare may be changing flights or visiting relatives in the wider region, so check whether an overnight hotel is near the airport or downtown. The CTA Blue Line runs from the airport into the city and avoids the road congestion that can affect a taxi.

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Tips for travellers from India

The Loop is useful for the Art Institute, Millennium Park and central rail links, while a hotel near O’Hare serves an early flight or suburban appointment. These bases are a substantial distance apart. The CTA Blue Line reaches the airport from downtown, but passengers arriving at Terminal 5 first need the airport connection to the main rail-access area. The airport train and an intercity rail departure from Union Station are separate arrangements.

Air India uses Terminal 5. United domestic flights and international departures use Terminal 1, while many international arrivals are processed through Terminal 5, so an onward connection can involve a building change. In the city, pair the Art Institute with Millennium Park rather than crossing to a distant neighbourhood between them. The Riverwalk offers another central route, while the lakefront extends far beyond the downtown section. The Obama Presidential Center opened to the public in June 2026 in Jackson Park, creating a museum outing on the South Side rather than another stop beside the Loop. Plan that visit as its own district trip. A river architecture cruise also has a specific departure dock, which should be matched to the walking route. Choose between a museum-heavy day and a longer lakefront walk before booking several timed attractions.

Best time to visit Chicago

May to June or September to October, about 12–25°C, for river and lake walks.

Places to visit in Chicago

Millennium ParkArt Institute of ChicagoChicago RiverwalkNavy PierMuseum CampusDevon Avenue

How to reach Chicago

By Air: O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is about 27 km northwest of downtown Chicago; the CTA Blue Line takes about 45 minutes to the Loop. Taxis and booked cars also operate.

By Rail: Chicago Union Station serves intercity trains; the CTA Blue Line links O’Hare with downtown.

By Road: Airport taxis and app-based cars use expressways; intercity coaches use downtown stops.

What to do in Chicago

Walk from Millennium Park to the Art Institute.
Follow the Chicago Riverwalk.
Take an architecture cruise on the Chicago River.
Explore the lakefront around Museum Campus.

Chicago airport information

O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Air India operates from O’Hare Terminal 5. United uses Terminal 1 for domestic flights and international departures, while international arrivals without preclearance generally use Terminal 5.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth booking Chicago to Columbus flights in advance?

There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Chicago to Columbus dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Saturday at ₹11,447. This can change from week to week.

How far is Chicago from Columbus by air?

The flying distance depends on the routing the airline selects. The flight cards above show duration and stop details for each result.

Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Columbus?

Yes. 15 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Chicago to Columbus, operated by American Airlines and United Airlines. Use the Stops filter to see only those.

Which airlines fly Chicago to Columbus?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Columbus?

The quickest non-stop Chicago to Columbus flight on this page takes about 1h 24m. Non-stop flights here take between 1h 24m and 1h 35m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Columbus flight fare?

The lowest Chicago to Columbus fare on this page is ₹11,447. Fares on the same dates run up to ₹78,952, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.

Which is the cheapest airline for Chicago to Columbus flight?

On this page, Delta Air Lines has the lowest Chicago to Columbus fare, starting from ₹11,447. American Airlines is next, from ₹14,973. The cheapest airline can change with the date, so compare a few days around your trip.

What time do Chicago to Columbus flights depart?

On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 05:00 and the last around 21:41, local time at Chicago. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.

Why does the price change after clicking Book Now?

Airline seat inventory and fares change continuously. Selecting Book Now runs a live fare verification with the airline so the price you approve is the price you pay. If it has moved, you see the new figure before any payment.

Before you book this route

Check the airport codes ORD–CMH, local departure and arrival dates, and every connecting airport. Connections can have different document and baggage requirements from your final destination.

Where these fares come from

The fares, durations, stops and baggage shown here come from real airline search results for this route. They are examples for the dates on this page, not a full timetable and not a locked price. Run a search to see what is available for your own dates.

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What to Expect When Booking Your Flight

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Lowest Chicago to Columbus airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days

Cheapest FareFareDateAirlineDeparture
Lowest Airfare ₹11,447 14/11/2026 Delta Air Lines 07:25
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days ₹11,218 27/11/2026 Delta Air Lines 07:25
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days ₹10,875 26/01/2027 Delta Air Lines 07:25

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FlyX lists each Chicago to Columbus flight in these results with its fare, departure time, stops, layover airport and baggage, so you can compare air tickets side by side. To find a cheap ticket, sort by price and check what baggage the fare includes. The fare is checked with the airline again before you pay.

Chicago to Columbus flight duration is approximately 1 hour 24 minutes non-stop. There are 15 non-stop Chicago to Columbus direct flights on the departure date shown on this page.

Chicago to Columbus Flight Schedule and Timing

The search for these dates returned 96 flight options, 15 of them non-stop. The first departure from Chicago is at 05:00 and the last is at 21:41. Flights leave from O Hare International and land at Port Columbus Intl.

Flight Route Details & Analysis

Flight DetailsInformation
RouteChicago to Columbus
Flight Duration1h 24m - 20h 9m
Airport CodesChicago - ORD, Columbus - CMH
Total Flights Available96 flights15 direct81 with layovers
First Flight DepartureDeparts at 05:00
Last Flight DepartureDeparts at 21:41
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)23 flights2 direct21 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)26 flights4 direct22 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)27 flights3 direct24 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)15 flights4 direct11 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)5 flights2 direct3 with layovers

Airport Information & Terminals

ORD: Chicago airport system. Chicago flights commonly use O'Hare or Midway. O'Hare is a huge hub with rail access; Midway can be easier for some city-side trips. Winter weather and traffic should be part of the booking decision.

CMH: Columbus airport. Columbus airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
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