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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $361. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Chicago.$341 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $341, select.

Chicago.$352 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Tue, 26 Jan.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $352, select.

Chicago.$361 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $361, select.

Chicago.$369 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $369, select.

Chicago.$381 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $381, select.

Chicago.$381 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $381, select.

Chicago.$381 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $381, select.

Chicago.$381 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $381, select.

Chicago.$387 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Dec, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $387, select.

Chicago.$408 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $408, select.

Chicago.$415 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $415, select.

Chicago.$436 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $436, select.

Chicago.$436 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $436, select.

Chicago.$484 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $484, select.

Chicago.$484 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan, returning Sat, 6 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $484, select.

Chicago.$522 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $522, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International flights are currently cheapest in January.

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Direct flights from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International

Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Columbus to Chicago below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chicago O'Hare International.

Columbus to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$341
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	1 hr, 29 mins
Most popular airline	American Airlines
Average flights per week	737

Finding cheap flights from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International?

The best price we found for a return flight from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International is $340. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International?

1 hour and 28 minutes is the average flight time from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International.

Which airlines fly direct from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International?

American Airlines, United and Alaska Airlines fly direct from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International.

How many flights are there a week from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International?

As of September 2026, there are 737 flights per week flying from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International?

The cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Wednesday, 18 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Chicago O'Hare International?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago O'Hare International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Chicago?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): What you need to know

Put your plans into motion at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), the main airport in Columbus. Look for flights from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) that take off from this base.
The average length of a direct Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Chicago is one hour behind Columbus. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago, which follows the UTC-6 timezone.
The busiest route is from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), with 95 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from CMH to ORD is the 5:24am American Airlines option. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the last departure is at 8:49pm with American Airlines.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Columbus to ORD.
If you're going away during a popular month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving and spring break.

Airports in Columbus

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

Go straight to your destination from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). Nonstop flights from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) can be booked from here.
United Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport jetting out of CMH.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with United from CMH to ORD.
The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is United. Its services land as planned 70.71% of the time.
Located around 16 kilometres from central Columbus, CMH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
77% of flights that take off from John Glenn Columbus International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
CMH is located at 4600 International Gateway.

Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

You can reach LCK from central Columbus in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 23 kilometres or so.
Unwind before your Columbus to ORD flight at a hotel close to Rickenbacker International Airport. Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Rickenbacker International Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.

About Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

If you're coming in on a late flight from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near ORD:
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

Getting from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Currently, $168 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $341. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap flights from Columbus to ORD by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Columbus to ORD is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when the price has dropped.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.

The best time to fly from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

January is the quietest month for flights from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Chicago based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Columbus to ORD plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chicago to range from 16ºC to 28ºC.
January has temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Chicago

Once you've booked your flight from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chicago:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Chicago when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Millennium Park followed by Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.

Explore more of the United States

You've done Chicago, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel about 290 kilometres southeast to Indianapolis to tick off its must-visit sights. From Lucas Oil Stadium to Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, your itinerary will be busy.
Milwaukee is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometres north of Chicago. No journey is complete without a visit to Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.