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

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674 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 7m AAACAF → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Columbus flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~4h 59m AAASCX → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Columbus flights
MEM Memphis ~5h 13m AAACAS → Memphis (MEM) to Columbus flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 21m AAACAM → SY Minneapolis (MSP) to Columbus flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~5h 49m AAASEI → Oklahoma City (OKC) to Columbus flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Columbus
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 674 mi 2h 10m nonstop +1h ahead

ORD–CSG had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 674 miles in 2h 10m.

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

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORD–CSG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 45% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (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 ORD to CSG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
ATL ~4h 7m RDU ~4h 59m MEM ~5h 13m MSP ~5h 21m OKC ~5h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
174
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 → CSG
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Return
CSG → ORD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbus from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Columbus Airport.
Metric ORD→CSG SBN→CSG
Distance from ORD – 84 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 2h 10m 1h 46m
Departure OTP 45% –
South Bend (SBN) to Columbus flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Columbus Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · CSG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
674 mi / 1,084 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m gate to gate.
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–CSG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance674 mi / 1,084 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: CSG
Full nameColumbus Airport
IATA / ICAOCSG / KCSG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation397 ft / 121 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to CSG flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbus Airport take about 2h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 674 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ORD to CSG: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 10m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Nearby alternatives include SBN. 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.

Flights from ORD to CSG

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Columbus Airport (CSG) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ORD to CSG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to CSG is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 674 miles (1,084 km).

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 South Bend (SBN).