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

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Chicago to Columbus
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 674 mi 2h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 19 1-stop hubs

ORD–CSG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 674 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–CSG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 52% 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

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to CSG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
171
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 Columbus Airport.
Metric ORD→CSG SBN→CSG
Distance from ORD – 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 0 –
Flight time 2h 10m 1h 46m
Departure OTP 52% –
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.
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 connections19 hubs
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 approximately 2h 10m. The route covers 674 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBN, OWB, CMH, CLT, JAX, HOU, IAD, MEM, MCO, PIE, PHL, OKC, PBI, FLL, SLC, SNA, LAX, SFO and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines.

ORD to CSG Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SBN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include South Bend (SBN).