How far is Chicago, IL, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 287 miles / 462 kilometers / 250 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Chicago (MDW) is 327 miles / 526 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 51 minutes.

Distance from Columbus to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 287.204 miles
• 462.210 kilometers
• 249.573 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula

• 286.721 miles
• 461.433 kilometers
• 249.154 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Columbus to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Chicago?

The time difference between Columbus and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Columbus to Chicago generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 148 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin	Rickenbacker International Airport
City:	Columbus, OH
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LCK
ICAO Code:	KLCK
Coordinates:	39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W

Destination	Chicago Midway International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MDW
ICAO Code:	KMDW
Coordinates:	41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W