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

ORD Airport Page →
300 mi airlines charter/private
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 4mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
MYR Myrtle Beach 4h 59m AANZUA → G4 Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Columbus flights
VPS Valparaiso 5h 41m AA → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Columbus flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 11h 54m AAACAD → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Columbus flights
SAV Savannah 13h 7m AAACNZ → G4 Savannah (SAV) to Columbus flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 16h 49m AAACNZ → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Columbus flights
ANC Anchorage 16h 54m 5YAAAC → 7LCX Anchorage (ANC) to Columbus flights
EYW Key West 27h 29m AANZUA → G4 Key West (EYW) 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.
300 mi 0h 57m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and LCK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore ORD Routes LCK Routes ORD Live Flights LCK Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Columbus (LCK) Columbus to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to LCK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
MYR ~4h 59m VPS ~5h 41m FLL ~11h 54m SAV ~13h 7m SRQ ~16h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
404
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 → LCK
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Return
LCK → ORD
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
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 Rickenbacker International Airport.
Metric ORD→LCK MDW→LCK MKE→LCK
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 0h 57m 0h 56m 1h 1m
Departure OTP 48% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Columbus flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Columbus flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Rickenbacker International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
300 mi / 483 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m 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–LCK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance300 mi / 483 km
Flight time0h 57m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: LCK
Full nameRickenbacker International Airport
IATA / ICAOLCK / KLCK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation744 ft / 227 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to LCK flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport take about 0h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 300 miles.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Myrtle Beach, Destin-Fort Walton Beach and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from LCK to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW and MKE. 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 LCK

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ORD to LCK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to LCK is about 0 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 300 miles (483 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Myrtle Beach, Destin-Fort Walton Beach and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).