Outbound
1 hour 10 minutes
Return
1 hour 15 minutes
Daily Flights
6-8
Airlines
4
Timezone note
Chicago is 1 hour behind Columbus (Central vs Eastern Time).
About this route
Columbus to Chicago flights
Columbus to Chicago is a short Midwest hop connecting Ohio's capital with the region's transportation hub. United and American fly to O'Hare, while Southwest uses Midway. The route serves Ohio State University traffic, business travelers, and connecting passengers.
O'Hare delays are the primary concern — the airport's weather-related disruptions affect even short flights like this one. The 1-hour timezone shift means a noon Columbus departure lands around 12:15pm Chicago time, which is easy to miscalculate.
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FAQ
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How long is the CMH to ORD flight?
About 1 hour 10 minutes in both directions.
Which Chicago airport do flights use?
United and American fly to O'Hare. Southwest uses Midway.
What's the time difference?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Columbus — Central vs Eastern Time.
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