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Flights from Chicago to Columbus
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Columbus. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta, about 3h 22m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 3h 22m
Chicago to Columbus at a glance
Fastest journey3h 22mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Columbus
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CHI Atlanta (ATL) CSG
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Fri06:45 CHI09:19 ATL1h 11m connection10:30 ATL11:07 CSGDelta Air Lines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,072 km666 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 22mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hColumbus vs Chicago
- Currency in Columbus
- USD
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → CSG
Flights from Chicago to Columbus: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Columbus?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Columbus?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,072 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Columbus?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL). American Airlines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Columbus?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Columbus: Columbus Airport (CSG).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Columbus?
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
