ColumbustoChicagoFlight Time
CMH–ORD · Nonstop
Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) to Chicago (O'Hare International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Columbus (CMH) to Chicago (ORD) is about 1h 12m, covering 295 miles. United Airlines and American Airlines fly the route nonstop with 13-14/day departures, from 05:20 to 21:14 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 12m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 295 mi | Nonstop | 13-14/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Columbus to Chicago
United Airlines and American Airlines operate 13-14/day flights from CMH to ORD.
- First departure
- 05:20
- Last departure
- 21:14
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 25
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 9-10/day | Boeing 737, Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
ORD to CMH flights — 15-16/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for CMH, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 93 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Columbus to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Columbus (CMH) to Chicago (ORD) is about 1h 12m, based on the 295-mile flying distance.
How far is Columbus from Chicago?
Columbus (CMH) to Chicago (ORD) is about 295 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Columbus to Chicago?
Yes. United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Columbus (CMH) to Chicago (ORD), with 13-14/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Columbus to Chicago?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Columbus (CMH) to Chicago (ORD).
What aircraft fly from Columbus to Chicago?
The CMH–ORD route is flown with Boeing 737, Bombardier CRJ, Canadair reg jet 700, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Columbus
- CLE - ClevelandCleveland-Hopkins International Airport · 112 mi from CMHFlights from CLE
- CVG - CincinnatiCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport · 115 mi from CMHFlights from CVG
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights to MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights to MKE