Columbus (CMH) to Chicago (MDW) · Dec 18, 2026 · return Jan 1, 2027

Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

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Hotels in Chicago for these trips

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• Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Dec 18 – Jan 1, 2027 · 14 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ The Willows Hotel, $1,643 total · 4★ Claridge House Chicago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, $1,974 total · 5★ Nobu Hotel Chicago, $4,924 total

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Route overview: Columbus to Chicago (MDW) flight deals

2026-12-18 → 2027-01-01 · Axel-exclusive $256.80

• Southwest Airlines WN1718: CMH 2026-12-18 19:30:00 → MDW 2026-12-18 19:40:00; nonstop; 70 minutes. Local airport times.
• Southwest Airlines WN1354: MDW 2027-01-01 13:20:00 → CMH 2027-01-01 15:25:00; nonstop; 65 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-18 → 2027-01-01 · Axel-exclusive $226.80

• Frontier Airlines F92539 / F92291: CMH 2026-12-18 19:44:00 → MDW 2026-12-18 23:47:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 303 minutes. Local airport times.
  • F92539: CMH 2026-12-18 19:44:00 → ATL 2026-12-18 21:35:00; layover at ATL: 73 minutes.
  • F92291: ATL 2026-12-18 22:48:00 → MDW 2026-12-18 23:47:00.
• Southwest Airlines WN1354: MDW 2027-01-01 13:20:00 → CMH 2027-01-01 15:25:00; nonstop; 65 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-18 → 2027-01-01 · Axel-exclusive $417.30

• Delta Air Lines DL5774 / DL4677: CMH 2026-12-18 14:11:00 → MDW 2026-12-18 18:01:00; 1 stop(s) via DTW; 290 minutes. Local airport times.
  • DL5774: CMH 2026-12-18 14:11:00 → DTW 2026-12-18 15:17:00; layover at DTW: 143 minutes.
  • DL4677: DTW 2026-12-18 17:40:00 → MDW 2026-12-18 18:01:00.
• Delta Air Lines DL4688 / DL5274: MDW 2027-01-01 13:31:00 → CMH 2027-01-01 18:53:00; 1 stop(s) via DTW; 262 minutes. Local airport times.
  • DL4688: MDW 2027-01-01 13:31:00 → DTW 2027-01-01 15:44:00; layover at DTW: 119 minutes.
  • DL5274: DTW 2027-01-01 17:43:00 → CMH 2027-01-01 18:53:00.

2026-12-18 → 2027-01-01 · Axel-exclusive $256.80

• Southwest Airlines WN2988: CMH 2026-12-18 14:45:00 → MDW 2026-12-18 15:00:00; nonstop; 75 minutes. Local airport times.
• Southwest Airlines WN1354: MDW 2027-01-01 13:20:00 → CMH 2027-01-01 15:25:00; nonstop; 65 minutes. Local airport times.

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