Columbus to Chicago: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 8 times. The typical return was £457 per person and the lowest £291, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £291 |
| Typical (median) | £457 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 8 |
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Trips we picked on this route
The weekend after · from ColumbusLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Chicago
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $386 per person, $220 below the typical fare on this route
- Hampton Inn scores 8.5 from 734 reviews, breakfast included
- Saturday looks clear at 65°F, good for the river cruise
£993 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £582 + hotel £412, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 8h 57m
The catch: The Frontier fare has one stop and takes 8h 57m to cover 275 miles, landing at 12:24 AM Saturday.
Worth it if a late Friday arrival is fine in exchange for a 36% lower fare; skip it if you want Friday night in the city.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £291 | Frontier | with a stop | 8h 57m | Google Flights |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £291 | Frontier | with a stop | 8h 45m | Google Flights |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £457 | UA | nonstop | 1h 34m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £459 | UA | nonstop | 1h 34m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £459 | UA | nonstop | 1h 34m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £457 | UA | nonstop | 1h 34m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £457 | UA | nonstop | 1h 34m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £457 | UA | nonstop | 1h 34m | Kiwi.com |
About Chicago
Chicago offers skyscraper architecture, a lakefront of beaches and parks, blues clubs, deep-dish pizza and museums of world rank.
Chicago from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about Columbus to Chicago
What does a return from Columbus to Chicago usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £457 per person, taxes and fees included, across 8 checks; the lowest was £291.
When is the best time to fly from Columbus to Chicago?
Chicago is at its best in May, June, July, August, September and October. Avoid December, January, February, March: Bitter cold and wind off the lake
Do I need a passport to fly from Columbus to Chicago?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Chicago.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.