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Distance Between Chicago and Columbus
The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to Columbus (OH) is 277 miles or 446 kilometers or 241 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to Columbus is 358 miles (577 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 81 miles or 131 km.
Flight distance from Chicago, IL to Columbus, OH in miles and km?
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Chicago and Columbus is 277 miles or 446 km.
The nearest airport to Chicago, is
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and the nearest airport to Columbus, is
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
What is the average flight time from Chicago to Columbus?
Flight time from Chicago, IL to Columbus, OH is 0 hours 38 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.
Chicago to Columbus Flight Route Map
Map Showing the Distance Between Chicago, IL and Columbus, OH
This map shows the distance from Chicago, IL, Usa to Columbus, OH, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map.
Flight route map from
Chicago, Illinois to
Columbus, Ohio is displayed below.
Driving distance from Chicago, IL to Columbus, OH
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Columbus, Ohio is 358 miles or 577 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to Columbus, OH is 358 miles or 577 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in Columbus, Ohio.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Columbus, Ohio is approximately 358 miles (577 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 6 to 7 hours under normal conditions.
Driving time from Chicago, IL to Columbus, OH
How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to Columbus, OH?
The total driving time is 6 hours, 50 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to Columbus take?
Chicago and Columbus are 6 hours 50 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.
Time Difference between Chicago and Columbus
Time difference between Chicago (IL) and Columbus (OH) is 1 Hours.
Columbus time is 1 Hours ahead of Chicago.
| Current local time in Chicago | Current local time in Columbus |
| 2025-12-05, 00:59:37 CST | 2025-12-05, 01:59:37 EST |
How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and Columbus Ohio, USA?
You can compare air and road distance between Chicago, IL and Columbus, OH in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.
| Distance type |
Miles |
Kilometers |
Nautical miles |
| Driving distance |
358 mi |
577 km |
310.89 nmi |
| Straight line distance |
277 mi |
446 km |
241 nmi |
| Difference |
81 mi |
131 km |
69 nmi |
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