$84 Cheap Flights from Columbus (CMH) to Chicago (ORD)

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Popular airlines from John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)

Cheap Flights from Columbus to Chicago (CMH-ORD)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $84 for one-way flights and $158 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Sun, Oct 26 - Sat, Nov 1
CMH
Columbus
ORD
Chicago
$158 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$158
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Oct 26 from Columbus to Chicago, returning Sat, Nov 1, priced at $158 found 17 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Oct 18 - Mon, Oct 27
CMH
Columbus
ORD
Chicago
$168 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$168
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 18 from Columbus to Chicago, returning Mon, Oct 27, priced at $168 found 5 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Oct 25 - Fri, Oct 31
CMH
Columbus
ORD
Chicago
$182 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$182
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 25 from Columbus to Chicago, returning Fri, Oct 31, priced at $182 found 14 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Oct 25 - Fri, Oct 31
CMH
Columbus
ORD
Chicago
$184 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$184
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 25 from Columbus to Chicago, returning Fri, Oct 31, priced at $184 found 17 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 10
CMH
Columbus
ORD
Chicago
$187 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$187
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 7 from Columbus to Chicago, returning Mon, Nov 10, priced at $187 found 1 hour ago
United
Fri, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 10
CMH
Columbus
ORD
Chicago
$190 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$190
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Oct 31 from Columbus to Chicago, returning Mon, Nov 10, priced at $190 found 8 hours ago
United
Wed, Dec 31 - Thu, Jan 1
CMH
Columbus
ORD
Chicago
$199 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$199
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Dec 31 from Columbus to Chicago, returning Thu, Jan 1, priced at $199 found 4 hours ago
Delta
Wed, Dec 31 - Thu, Jan 1
CMH
Columbus
ORD
Chicago
$211 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$211
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Dec 31 from Columbus to Chicago, returning Thu, Jan 1, priced at $211 found 4 hours ago
American Airlines
Fri, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 4
CMH
Columbus
ORD
Chicago
$215 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$215
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 31 from Columbus to Chicago, returning Tue, Nov 4, priced at $215 found 1 hour ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 10
CMH
Columbus
ORD
Chicago
$235 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$235
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 31 from Columbus to Chicago, returning Sat, Jan 10, priced at $235 found 8 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Columbus (CMH) to Chicago (ORD)

July is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $77 - $263 per traveler.

Alternative airports near Chicago

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Midway Intl. MDW. Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 16 minutes. Flights from $391
MDW
Midway Intl.
Closest
Average driving time to city center16 min
Flights from $391
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Flights from Columbus (CMH) to Chicago (ORD)
Origin airport
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
Destination airport
O'Hare Intl.
Airlines serving
American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$158
Distance
295 mi

Columbus to Chicago Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Columbus to Chicago

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Columbus to Chicago are during the month of October. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Columbus to Chicago with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Columbus to Chicago

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Columbus to Chicago: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Columbus to Chicago

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Columbus to Chicago in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $84 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Columbus to Chicago flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Columbus to Chicago airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) cost?
Secure a cheap one-way flight from $84 or cheap return flight from $158 from John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
October is the cheapest month to fly from CMH to ORD. Traveling outside of peak seasons is often the key to finding a great deal.
Which airlines fly direct from John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
When jetting out of John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH), you can catch a nonstop flight to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) with American Airlines.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
The cheapest airline to offer flights between John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) and O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) can change depending on your travel dates. United Airlines and American Airlines are just some of your options offering competitive fares. Use Expedia's filters to compare airlines in one place and find the right CMH to ORD flight for your budget.
How many flights per day from John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
Daily, an average of 12 direct flights operate from John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD). Select the departure date that best suits your travel plans.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
Flights between CMH and ORD tend to be busiest at 7 AM. For a more relaxed atmosphere and potentially cheaper fares, choose a time outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from CMH to ORD?
If you depart on a Friday, you'll get the biggest range of options for flights from John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD).
What is the earliest flight from John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH)'s earliest flight to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) is at approximately 6:00AM UTC-5. With a total travel time of 1h 39m, you'll land at around 6:39AM UTC-6.
How long does it take to fly from John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
The average flight duration from CMH to ORD is 1 hour and 34 minutes, covering a distance of 300 mi.
What airline has the least delays from CMH to ORD?
Qatar Airways has the best track record for on-time direct flights from John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), with an on-time rating of 100%. Use the Expedia App to view your journey status before you go and receive notifications about any trip changes.
What is the best time to fly from John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
To touch down at O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) without delays, pick a flight that takes off from John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) before 3 PM. The likelihood of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this time.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Chicago from John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH)?
If you're traveling on a direct flight from John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) to Chicago, you'll land at either O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) or Midway Intl. Airport (MDW).
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) last-minute?
Booking your ticket from CMH to ORD shortly before your getaway is typically more expensive. But if there's some wiggle room with your departure dates and times, you could grab a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a CMH to ORD flight and hotel package?
Securing a CMH to ORD flight and hotel package is generally cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your travels all in one place. Pick from our extensive range of accommodations and then add car rentals, flights and activities to your booking. Bundle it all together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
If you booked your CMH to ORD flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it at no cost. Depending on the airline and the fare type you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, visit our Customer Service portal for further details.

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