Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Columbus to Chicago
Cheapest flight tickets
$172
Average price of a round trip
$251
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
1h25
A flight from Columbus to Chicago takes on average 1h25.
Best time
January
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Chicago is January.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Columbus to Chicago
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Chicago (USA) from Columbus (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is September, with an average flight ticket price of $178 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October, September and August.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 23 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to Chicago costs on average $236.
The airlines that offer the most flights are American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
Price of flight tickets from Columbus to Chicago
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $172 to $321
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $251
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of September
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: October
info departure city :
Columbus, USA
airports :
Port Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Ohio State University Airport (OSU)
local time :
Columbus is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Columbus, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 17°C, with a minimum of 14°C and a maximum of 20°C.
The city of Columbus has 3 airport(s): Port Columbus, Rickenbacker and Ohio State University
destination info :
Chicago, USA
airports :
Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field Airport (CGX)
Chicago FSS (CHI)
Chicago-Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
local time :
Chicago is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Chicago, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 16°C, with a minimum of 15°C and a maximum of 18°C.
The city of Chicago (CHI) has 4 airport(s): Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field, Chicago FSS, Chicago-Midway and Chicago-O'Hare
Useful info about Chicago
What is the least touristic period to go to Chicago?
If you want to visit Chicago during the least touristic period, choose the month of January.
What is the most popular time to travel to Chicago?
In Chicago, the most popular month is October. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Columbus to Chicago?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 23 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 4 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 100% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Columbus to Chicago is Friday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Columbus and Chicago?
When you leave, you can leave from Port Columbus or Rickenbacker, and you will arrive at Chicago-Midway or Chicago-O'Hare.
How to reach Columbus airport from the city centre?
The airport Port Columbus is located 12 km, Rickenbacker is located 16 km or Ohio State University is located 14 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Columbus to Chicago?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Columbus and Chicago?
In summer, the average temperature is 22°C in Chicago and 23°C in Columbus. The average rainfall in summer is 145 mm in Chicago and 122 mm in Columbus. In summer, it is warmer in Columbus and it rains less in Columbus. In winter, it is colder in Columbus and it rains more in Columbus.
