Columbus to Chicago (CMH–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Columbus to Chicago
12 carriers, 429 flights/week nonstop.
12 Airlines
429 Flights/wk
295 mi
1h 21m nonstop
-1h behind
91 1-stop hubs
CMH–ORD is served by 12 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 295 miles in approximately 1h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 91 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop CMH–ORD service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 102 | 320, 738, 73G, B38M, CR5, CR7, E70, E75L, E7W | 1h27-2h01 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 87 | 319, CR9, E70, E75, E75S | 1h21-1h48 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 70 | CR9, E70, E75 | 1h33-1h48 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 51 | CR9, E70, E75 | 1h33-1h42 | Oneworld | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 49 | E70, E75 | 1h33-1h42 | – | – | |
| IB Iberia | 29 | CR9, E70 | 1h29-1h42 | Oneworld | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 21 | E70, E7W | 1h34-1h49 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | E70 | 1h33 | Oneworld | – | |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 320 | 1h42 | – | – | |
| AY Finnair | 5 | E70 | 1h37 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | 1h22 | SkyTeam | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CMH to ORD direction.
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64
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
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Afternoon/evening departures
73
Nonstop flights
429
Outbound / wk
314
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMH to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
91
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
3,850
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CMH → ORD
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
89%
Return
ORD → CMH
31%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
31%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
CMH delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Chicago from Columbus
Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
| Metric | CMH→ORD | LCK→ORD | DAY→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CMH | – | 13 mi | 71 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 12 | 1 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 429 | 2 | 174 |
| Flight time | 1h 21m | 1h 15m | 1h 7m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – | – |
Columbus (LCK) to Chicago flights · Dayton (DAY) to Chicago flights · Akron (CAK) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of CMH with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour
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Columbus.
CMH: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
CMH: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
295 mi / 475 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 21m to 2h 1m.
Getting from ORD
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.
Chicago Climate
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.
Facts
CMH–ORD Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Columbus to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance295 mi / 475 km
Flight time1h 21m to 2h 1m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)12
Weekly flights429 out / 314 return
1-stop connections91 hubs
Origin: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CMH to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 21m to 2h 1m. The route covers 295 miles.
12 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Finnair, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Aer Lingus, Emirates, Iberia, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 429 nonstop flights per week from CMH to ORD. The return direction has about 314 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, SBN, CLE, CAK, MKE, SDF, CID, PIT, TYS, CVG, TEB, ROA, SCE, AVL, MDT, GSO, GSP, RIC, ORF, LIT, BHM, MQT, UOX, BTV, BED, HPN, YUL, MLB, SAV, FTW, APF, FRG, SUA, SLN, OKC, OPF, PBI, HDN, ASE, NAS, MSO, FCA, SCF, YYC, PDX, BFI, SBA, YVR, STT, SJO, SJC, CRW, YYZ, JFK, SLC, CUN, STL, BWI, SFO, DTW, CLT, BNA, IAD, DFW, MSP, RDU, LGA, ATL, MIA, TPA, PHL, SRQ, FLL, EWR, DEN, JAX, MCO, DCA, RSW, CHS, DAL, BDL, IAH, SEA, BOS, PHX, LAS, AUS, LAX, ECP and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Yes, return flights from ORD to CMH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Columbus to Chicago is 360 miles via I-70/I-65, a drive of around 5.5 hours. The flight itself is about 1 hour, but with airport processing at both ends the time advantage narrows. CMH is a smaller, lower-congestion airport which tends to reduce check-in friction compared to larger hubs, helping the flight comparison.
United Express operates the primary CMH-ORD service with regional jets, feeding passengers into United's O'Hare connecting complex. American Eagle and occasionally Frontier also serve the route. CMH's size and United's hub geography make United Express the most consistent nonstop provider.
Central Ohio experiences ice storms and snowfall from December through February, and O'Hare is one of the most weather-affected major airports in winter. Ground delay programs at ORD frequently hold CMH departures regardless of Columbus conditions. The corridor is among the more delay-prone short domestic segments during winter months.
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.