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Flights from Columbus to Champaign
There are no direct flights from Columbus to Champaign. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 4h 32m door to door (20 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 4h 32m
Columbus to Champaign at a glance
Fastest journey4h 32mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from Columbus to Champaign
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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CMH Chicago (ORD) CMI
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Mon14:15 CMH14:23 ORD2h 52m connection17:15 ORD17:47 CMIUnited Airlines + Envoy Air
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
- 447 km278 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 32mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hChampaign vs Columbus
- Currency in Champaign
- USD
- Airports
- CMH, LCK → CMI
Flights from Columbus to Champaign: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Columbus to Champaign?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. 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 Columbus to Champaign?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 447 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus and Champaign?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbus and Champaign?
Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Champaign: University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).
What is the time difference between Columbus and Champaign?
Champaign is 1 hour behind Columbus.





