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 1.5 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, Aer Lingus, Iberia Airlines, Japan 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 Orlando, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, London, Austin, Washington, D.C., Tampa, Atlanta, San Diego, New York, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Dallas, Paris, Sarasota, Savannah, Fort Myers, Raleigh.

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 Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver, Orlando, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Tampa, Miami, Salt Lake City, New York, Atlanta, London, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Mexico City, Paris, Austin, Washington, D.C., Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers.

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 Cleveland Hopkins International, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Yeager, Dayton International, Fort Wayne International, Tri-State, North Central West Virginia, Toledo Express.

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 General Mitchell International, Gerald R. Ford International, Dane County Regional, South Bend International, Quad City International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Fort Wayne International, Central Illinois Regional, Decatur, Muskegon County.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Columbus and Chicago?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Columbus and Chicago thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Columbus and Chicago can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Columbus and Chicago?

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

Question 12

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 13

What flights operate between Columbus and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

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 14

How many airports are there near Columbus?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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 General Mitchell International, Gerald R. Ford International, Dane County Regional, South Bend International, Quad City International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Fort Wayne International, Central Illinois Regional, Decatur, Muskegon County.

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

What time do flights between Columbus and Chicago arrive?

Accepted Answer

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 nonstop round-trip	$52
Nonstop flights in May	$52 – $2,086
Most popular airline	Spirit Airlines

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United Airlines	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Aer Lingus	2	2	2	3	---	2	2
Japan Airlines	---	---	---	2	3	---	2
Iberia Airlines	---	---	1	---	---	1	---

Airline	Sun 28.04	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05
United Airlines	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Aer Lingus	1	1	1	3	---	1	---
Japan Airlines	---	---	1	---	3	---	2
Iberia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 05.05	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05
United Airlines	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Aer Lingus	2	2	3	2	---	3	2
Japan Airlines	---	---	1	2	1	---	1
Iberia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 12.05	Mon 13.05	Tue 14.05	Wed 15.05	Thu 16.05	Fri 17.05	Sat 18.05
United Airlines	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Aer Lingus	1	2	3	2	1	1	2
Japan Airlines	---	1	---	---	2	2	---
Iberia Airlines	---	---	---	1	1	1	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Allegiant Air	AAY	G4	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
United Airlines	UAL	UA	Yes	No
Alaska Airlines	ASA	AS	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight

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January	0°C	-6°C
February	0°C	-5°C
March	6°C	0°C
April	10°C	4°C
May	17°C	10°C
June	22°C	16°C
July	25°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