Columbus to Chicago (CMH–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CMH–ORD is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 295 miles in approximately 1h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: CM, EK, LX, NH, NZ, TK | 99 | 319, 320, 32Q, 738, 739, CR5, CR7, E75L, E7W | 1h32-1h47 | Star Alliance | CM, EK, LX, NH, NZ, TK | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, CX, EI, IB, JL, RJ | 71 | CR7, E70, E75, E75S | 1h28-1h50 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, CX, EI, IB, JL, RJ | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 16 | E70, E75 | 1h40-1h44 | Oneworld | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Columbus
| Metric | CMH→ORD | LCK→ORD | DAY→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CMH | – | 13 mi | 71 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 2 | 14 |
| Weekly flights | 433 | 2 | 236 |
| Flight time | 1h 39m | 1h 15m | 1h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CMH: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
CMH–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Service
CMH-ORD is a 280-mile Midwest feeder route connecting Ohio's capital with United's O'Hare hub. Six airlines serve 280 weekly frequencies, predominantly via regional jet equipment. The route functions largely as a connecting feed rather than a high-volume point-to-point market, with Columbus passengers routing through ORD to United's transcon, international, and Great Plains networks.
Operational Characteristics
Columbus International is a mid-size airport with relatively straightforward operations and lower congestion than its Midwest peers, which can offset some of the friction associated with the short 1-hour flight time. Winter performance is influenced heavily by O'Hare's susceptibility to lake-effect snow and ground stops. Chicago Midway (MDW) via Southwest may provide marginally better winter reliability on this corridor.