Chicago to Columbus (ORD–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Chicago to Columbus
10 carriers, 314 flights/week nonstop.
10 Airlines
314 Flights/wk
295 mi
0h 52m nonstop
+1h ahead
87 1-stop hubs
ORD–CMH is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 295 miles in approximately 0h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 87 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 | 113 | 320, 73G, B38M, CR7, E70, E7W | 1h14-1h36 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 70 | 319, E70, E75, E75L | 1h13-2h13 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 40 | E70, E75 | 1h29-1h36 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 28 | E70, E75 | 1h29-1h36 | Oneworld | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 21 | E70, E75 | 1h29-1h30 | – | – | |
| IB Iberia | 20 | E70, E75 | 1h29-1h33 | Oneworld | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 14 | CR5, E7W | 1h29-1h31 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | E70 | 1h30 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| 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, ORD to CMH direction.
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46
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45
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12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
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Afternoon/evening departures
50
Nonstop flights
314
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429
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to CMH.
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One-Stop Connections
87
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Fastest
~27h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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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.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → CMH
15%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
15%
Arriving
64%
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CMH → ORD
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
ORD delays → CMH delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Columbus from Chicago
Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
| Metric | ORD→CMH | MDW→CMH | MKE→CMH |
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| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 314 | 44 | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 52m | 0h 45m | 0h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 15% | – | – |
Chicago (MDW) to Columbus flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Columbus flights · South Bend (SBN) to Columbus flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
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 0h 52m to 2h 13m.
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 time0h 52m to 2h 13m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)10
Weekly flights314 out / 429 return
1-stop connections87 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 0h 52m to 2h 13m. The route covers 295 miles.
10 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Aer Lingus, Iberia, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 314 nonstop flights per week from ORD to CMH. The return direction has about 429 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YIP, MKE, IND, DAY, LEX, CVG, CLE, MGW, LWB, TYS, ROA, TEB, CHO, SCE, ROC, MEM, BED, DLH, OKC, ABE, HPN, NEW, AGS, YUL, MCI, MHT, MLB, PNS, PBI, TEX, HDN, BZN, EYW, HOU, SCF, YYC, SUN, ECP, VNY, CAK, TUS, BOI, ELP, YYZ, PIT, SLC, MSP, STL, ATL, MIA, IAD, DTW, DFW, CLT, DAL, EWR, BDL, DCA, DEN, BWI, PHL, MCO, IAH, FLL, BNA, LGA, AUS, JAX, RSW, BOS, MDW, TPA, CAN, RDU, JFK, SAV, PHX, LAS, SRQ, LAX, CHS, SEA, SAN, SBN, SFO, CUN and SUS. 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.