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COLUMBUS to CHICAGO flight from $46 (€36) with Republic Airlines (CMH to CHI)

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Journey information

Overview: Columbus, OH to Chicago, IL flight

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Flights from Columbus, OH to Chicago, IL depart on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $117 (€93) but you can travel from only $46 (€36) by bus.

There are 6 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 275 miles (444 km) distance in 1h 33m. July is the cheapest month to fly.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $46 (€36)

Distance

275 miles (444 km)

Average flight duration

1h 32m

Cheapest ticket price

$117 (€93)

Flights per day

Direct flights

Fastest flight

1h 33m

Cheapest month

July

First flight

00:02

Last flight

23:55

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $46 (€36)

The cheapest and fastest flights from Columbus, OH to Chicago, IL

Showing times and prices for Feb 24

Cheapest price

$488

Average price

$952

Fastest journey

1 h 30 m

Average duration

1 h 32 m

Flights per day

Distance

444 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Columbus, OH to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Columbus, OH to Chicago, IL will cost around $952 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $488.

Fast flights

Of the 35 flights that leave Columbus, OH for Chicago, IL onTue, Feb 24, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Feb 24 the direct flights cover the 444 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .

On Tue, Feb 24 the longest flights will take 1 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.