Chicago to Columbus (ORD–CMH) — 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.
ORD–CMH is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 295 miles in approximately 1h 36m. 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, NZ | 85 | 320, 738, 739, CR5, E75L, E7W | 1h18-1h44 | Star Alliance | CM, EK, LX, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, CX, EI, IB, QR, RJ | 70 | CR7, E70, E75, E75L, E75S | 1h27-1h39 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, CX, EI, IB, QR, RJ | |
| AC Air Canada | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Columbus from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→CMH | MDW→CMH | GYY→CMH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 377 | 30 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 36m | 0h 44m | 0h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 93% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · CMH: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Columbus.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
ORD–CMH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Chicago O'Hare to Columbus: Midwest Spoke Feed
ORD-CMH is a classic spoke-to-hub feeder connecting Columbus, Ohio's primary airport to O'Hare's full connecting network. American Airlines and United Airlines split the route with around nine daily departures combined. American Eagle CRJ-700s and United Express ERJ-175s handle the 300-mile segment in 83 minutes. American uses Terminal 3 at ORD; United uses Terminal 1. Both carriers operate this route to capture Columbus traffic flowing to the two carriers' respective national and international networks. John Glenn Columbus International is a single-terminal airport with three concourses, making connections out of CMH fast.
Route Context and New CMH Terminal
Columbus is the largest US city without a professional sports arena downtown (it does have Nationwide Arena for hockey), and the Ohio State University generates significant discretionary travel. The airport is undergoing a major midfield terminal replacement. CMH NEXT. That will add capacity and modernize the facility through 2026 and 2027. The new terminal includes 36 gates configured for A320 and 737 aircraft. On the Chicago end, O'Hare's chronic summer weather delays affect this route. The short block time means even a 30-minute ground hold absorbs most of the margin. Morning departures from ORD carry the best on-time rates.