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Flights from Columbus to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Columbus to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta, about 3h 54m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 3h 54m
CSGCHIATL

Columbus to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey3h 54mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Columbus to Chicago

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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CSG Atlanta (ATL) CHI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Sat20:45 CSG21:17 ATL1h 28m connection22:45 ATL23:39 CHIDelta Air Lines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 54m
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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 54mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hChicago vs Columbus
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
CSG → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Columbus to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Columbus to Chicago?
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 Columbus to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,072 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbus and Chicago?
Columbus: Columbus Airport (CSG). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Columbus and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Columbus.

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