Chicago to Columbus (ORD–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Chicago to Columbus
4 carriers, 457 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines
457 Flights/wk
295 mi
1h 8m nonstop
+1h ahead
129 1-stop hubs
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 8m. Beyond nonstop, 129 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ORD–CMH service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| UA United Airlines Also: CM, EK, LX, NZ | 119 | 319, 320, 737, 738, 73G, CR5, E75L, E7W | 1h08-1h44 | Star Alliance | CM, EK, LX, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, CX, EI, IB, QR, RJ | 102 | 319, CR7, CR9, E70, E75 | 1h27-1h38 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, CX, EI, IB, QR, RJ | |
| AC Air Canada | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
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, ORD to CMH direction.
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457
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to CMH.
1-STOP
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Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Columbus from Chicago
Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
| Metric | ORD→CMH | MDW→CMH | GYY→CMH |
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| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 457 | 23 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 8m | 1h 10m | 0h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Chicago (MDW) to Columbus flights · Gary (GYY) to Columbus flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Columbus flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Columbus is 1 hour
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ORD: CDT · CMH: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Columbus.
ORD: CDT · CMH: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
295 mi / 475 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 8m to 1h 44m.
Getting to ORD
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.
Facts
ORD–CMH Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Chicago to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance295 mi / 475 km
Flight time1h 8m to 1h 44m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights457 out / 558 return
1-stop connections129 hubs
Origin: 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 ORD to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take approximately 1h 8m to 1h 44m. The route covers 295 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 12 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 457 nonstop flights per week from ORD to CMH. The return direction has about 558 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YIP, OSU, DAY, MKE, SUS, SDF, GRR, MGW, CLE, LEX, PIT, LWB, CVG, BUF, CAK, ROA, CHO, RST, TEB, ROC, SCE, CHA, MGM, CRW, GSO, ACY, TYS, MEM, BHM, OKC, ABE, DLH, BED, AGS, RIC, LSE, IWD, HPN, LNS, NEW, OGS, ISM, PSM, SWO, GPT, MHT, MCI, ILM, SAT, SUA, SAV, MLB, HOU, ECP, OPF, BTV, APF, PNS, XNA, PBI, HDN, TEX, EGE, BZN, NAS, EYW, SCF, YYC, SUN, GCM, VNY, TUS, BOI, ELP, PDX, SJC, SXM, DSM, ATL, SLC, KEF, LTN, DTW, DCA, STL, YYZ, BOS, IND, TPA, LIS, BNA, DAL, BDL, MSP, MDW, IAD, CLT, IAH, LGA, PHL, BWI, ZRH, DFW, EWR, AUS, CAN, MCO, RDU, CHS, YUL, MIA, JFK, JAX, GSP, RSW, DEN, FLL, SEA, ORF, SAN, LAS, PWM, LAX, PHX, SRQ, SFO, SNA, SBN and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from CMH to ORD 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.
American Airlines and United Airlines are the only nonstop operators. American Eagle uses CRJ-700s. United Express operates ERJ-175s. Both aircraft are 70-seat regional jets appropriate for the 300-mile, 83-minute segment. American runs around 147 monthly flights; United around 152. Frequencies split through the day, with the heaviest banks in the morning and late afternoon matching peak business travel patterns.
Amtrak's Cardinal runs between Chicago and Columbus three times per week but takes 5 to 6 hours. The drive on I-65/I-70 is 350 miles and runs 5 to 6 hours. Greyhound and FlixBus provide bus service in 5 to 6 hours. For time-sensitive travel, the 83-minute flight is the only practical option, though O'Hare ground delay programs mean actual elapsed time often exceeds two hours door-to-door from Chicago's North Side.
COTA Route 7 bus connects CMH to downtown Columbus. Uber and Lyft are available in the designated ground transportation area on the lower level. There is no rail link to the city. Columbus is a sprawling, car-oriented city, and rideshare covers most destinations. The drive from CMH to the Short North or the Arena District is about 20 minutes outside of rush hour.
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.