Columbus to Chicago (CSG–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 8m AMDLKE → AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
MEM Memphis ~6h 6m → AAACAS Memphis (MEM) to Chicago flights
AUS Austin ~6h 44m SY → AAACAS Austin (AUS) to Chicago flights
SJU San Juan ~9h 49m → AAASF9 San Juan (SJU) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbus to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CSG and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore CSG Routes ORD Routes CSG Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Columbus flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CSG–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CSG to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
ATL ~4h 8m MEM ~6h 6m AUS ~6h 44m SJU ~9h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
170
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
CSG → ORD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
ORD → CSG
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric CSG→ORD MCN→ORD ATL→ORD
Distance from CSG – 76 mi 83 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 32
Weekly flights – 2 566
Macon (MCN) to Chicago flights · Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights · Montgomery (MGM) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of CSG 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 behind Columbus.
CSG: EDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CSG–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CSG
Full nameColumbus Airport
IATA / ICAOCSG / KCSG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation397 ft / 121 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 CSG to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Yes, return flights from ORD to CSG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCN, ATL and MGM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Macon (MCN), Atlanta (ATL) and Montgomery (MGM).