Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Columbus to Chicago?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Columbus and Chicago takes around 1.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Columbus and Chicago?

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The flight distance between Columbus and Chicago is 475 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Columbus and Chicago?

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Several carriers operate flights between Columbus and Chicago. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Columbus?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Columbus and London, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Glasgow, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Toronto, Istanbul, Medellín, São Paulo, Tampa, Fort Myers, Dallas, Charleston, Lima, Seattle, Houston, Madrid, Hanoi.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and London, Mexico City, New York, Guadalajara, Edinburgh, Dallas, Manchester, Morelia, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Houston, León, Leeds, Orlando, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Tampa, Miami, Monterrey, Birmingham.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Columbus?

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Columbus is mainly served by John Glenn Columbus International. But there are other airports nearby, including Rickenbacker International, Columbus Air Force Base.

Question 7

What airports are near Columbus?

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The main airport in Columbus is John Glenn Columbus International. It is also served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Fort Wayne International, Dayton International, Yeager, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia.

Question 8

What airports are near Chicago?

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The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, General Mitchell International, Quad City International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Columbus and Chicago?

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Currently, you can fly between Columbus and Chicago with Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Allegiant Air, United Airlines, WestJet.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Columbus and Chicago?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Columbus and Chicago, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Columbus and Chicago?

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Traveling between Columbus and Chicago, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Columbus?

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There are a number of airports in and around Columbus. The main one is John Glenn Columbus International and other nearby airports include Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Fort Wayne International, Dayton International, Yeager, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia

Question 13

How many airports are there near Chicago?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, General Mitchell International, Quad City International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Columbus and Chicago depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Columbus, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Columbus and Chicago arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Columbus and Chicago depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Columbus, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Columbus and Chicago arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£72
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£177
Cheapest round-trip	£267
Nonstop flights in May	£63 – £273
Most popular airline	Frontier Airlines

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
CTA Blue Line to downtown	40-50 min	standard fare	every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers to Loop
Pace Bus 250 to Metra	60-90 min	combined bus and Metra fare	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	northwest suburbs connection
Taxi to downtown	35-70 min	metered; varies by traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door with luggage
Ride-hailing (Uber/Lyft)	35-70 min	surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Private transfer/shuttle	35-70 min	pre-booked; fixed rate	by reservation (traffic dependent)	groups or business travel

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
CTA Orange Line to downtown	25-30 min	standard fare	every 6–12 min (traffic dependent)	quick access to Loop
Taxi to downtown	20-45 min	metered; varies by traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Uber/Lyft)	20-45 min	surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	flexible pickup location

Airline	Mon 11.05	Tue 12.05	Wed 13.05	Thu 14.05	Fri 15.05	Sat 16.05	Sun 17.05
United Airlines	6	8	7	5	7	7	8
Weekly flights: 48 total	Daily flights: 6.86 average	Most flights: Tuesday 8 flights

Airline	Mon 18.05	Tue 19.05	Wed 20.05	Thu 21.05	Fri 22.05	Sat 23.05	Sun 24.05
United Airlines	8	8	7	6	8	8	8
Weekly flights: 53 total	Daily flights: 7.57 average	Most flights: Monday 8 flights

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Airline	Mon 01.06	Tue 02.06	Wed 03.06	Thu 04.06	Fri 05.06	Sat 06.06	Sun 07.06
United Airlines	9	8	8	9	9	8	9
Weekly flights: 60 total	Daily flights: 8.57 average	Most flights: Monday 9 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No
Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No
Allegiant Air	AAY	G4	No
United Airlines	UAL	UA	No
WestJet	WJA	WS	No

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January	-1°C	-6°C
February	0°C	-5°C
March	6°C	0°C
April	11°C	5°C
May	17°C	10°C
June	22°C	16°C
July	26°C	20°C
August	25°C	19°C
September	22°C	16°C
October	15°C	10°C
November	8°C	3°C
December	2°C	-1°C