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Find cheap flights from Columbia to Chicago from $253

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Columbia to Chicago departing on 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Chicago (COU-ORD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbia to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:09 am - 7:30 amCOU-ORD
1h 21mnonstop
10:19 am - 11:43 amORD-COU
1h 24mnonstop
$365American Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, May 29
6:09 am - 7:30 amCOU-ORD
1h 21mnonstop
5:00 am - 12:23 pmORD-COU
7h 23m1 stop
$374American Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, May 29
3:04 pm - 4:30 pmCOU-ORD
1h 26mnonstop
8:15 pm - 9:39 pmORD-COU
1h 24mnonstop
$375American Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Sun, May 26
3:04 pm - 4:30 pmCOU-ORD
1h 26mnonstop
10:35 am - 5:19 pmORD-COU
6h 44m1 stop
$384American Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Sun, May 26
6:17 pm - 7:40 pmCOU-ORD
1h 23mnonstop
9:45 am - 11:15 amORD-COU
1h 30mnonstop
$385American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 21 - Sun, Jun 23
12:53 pm - 2:15 pmCOU-ORD
1h 22mnonstop
4:29 pm - 5:46 pmORD-COU
1h 17mnonstop
$390American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 6
6:17 am - 7:45 amCOU-ORD
1h 28mnonstop
7:09 am - 12:05 pmORD-COU
4h 56m1 stop
$394American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 19
5:53 pm - 11:00 pmCOU-ORD
5h 07m1 stop
4:29 pm - 5:46 pmORD-COU
1h 17mnonstop
$399American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 6
6:07 pm - 11:12 pmCOU-ORD
5h 05m1 stop
5:19 am - 12:05 pmORD-COU
6h 46m1 stop
$404American Airlines
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Sun, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 8
3:04 pm - 4:30 pmCOU-ORD
1h 26mnonstop
10:19 am - 11:43 amORD-COU
1h 24mnonstop
$405American Airlines
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Sat, May 11 - Tue, May 14

Flights from Columbia to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbia to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbia to Chicago?

The average price of all flights from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Columbia to Chicago, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $356 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and April, where the average cost of tickets is $543 and $464 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 30 days before departure.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Columbia, Missouri and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport direct and that is American Airlines. The best one-way deal found from American Airlines for the route is $226.

How many flights are there between Columbia, Missouri and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are 5 nonstop flights that take off from Columbia, Missouri and land in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 25m. The most common departure time is 12:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 35 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 5.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Columbia, Missouri and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are First and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Columbia to Chicago take?

A direct flight to Chicago will take on average 1h 21m to travel the 315 miles flying distance from Columbia.

What’s the earliest departure time from Columbia to Chicago?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Columbia, Missouri at 6:08 am and will be landing in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at 7:30 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Columbia to Chicago?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport jets off at 3:51 pm and lands at 5:20 pm.

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$253
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Columbia to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbia to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Columbia to Chicago flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $253 for a one-way ticket and $365 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbia and Chicago?

    A passport is not required to fly from Columbia to Chicago.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Columbia to Chicago?

    Columbia and Chicago are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Columbia from Columbia Regional and will be arriving at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Columbia to Chicago?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Columbia to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbia to Chicago?

    The Embraer 170 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbia to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbia to Chicago?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Columbia and Chicago.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Columbia to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Columbia to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbia to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Columbia to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Columbia to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Columbia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Columbia to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Columbia with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbia and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbia to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Columbia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from COU to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $237 or less one-way and $448 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Columbia to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Columbia Regional to O'Hare Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Columbia Regional to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Tuesday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Wednesday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Thursday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Friday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Saturday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Sunday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

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Nonstop returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Columbia Regional

Monday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Tuesday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Wednesday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Thursday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Friday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Saturday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Sunday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

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Top airline flying from Columbia to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbia to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Columbia to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
American AirlinesOverall score based on 14898 reviews
7.6boarding
7.2comfort
8.0crew
6.6food
7.1entertainment
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This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Apr 2024SPI - ORD
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This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

The flight got canceled due to mechanical issues, and he to be rebooked and missed my appointments for that day

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

Our second leg to Jackson WY was unable to land due to weather. We were flown back to Dallas after stopping in SLC. We were given hotel rooms and vouchers. We were told that we would be back on the same plane in the morning. Instead we were given a different flight with different seats. Not a good experience. No one knew what was going on.

Turn on the heat. Flight was way too cold from Arizona to Chicago.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Columbia to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/9Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 22mCOU-ORD
$253
5/9Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 08mCOU-ORD
$262
5/13Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 07mCOU-ORD
$426
5/12Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
26h 52mCOU-ORD
$465
5/11Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
13h 31mCOU-ORD
$469
5/14Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
7h 32mCOU-ORD
$487
5/9Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
9h 09mCOU-ORD
$522
5/13Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
15h 10mCOU-ORD
$579

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Last minute flights from Columbia to Chicago

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Columbia to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/26Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 29mCOU-ORD
4/28Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 22mORD-COU
$523
4/26Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 51mCOU-ORD
4/28Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 22mORD-COU
$532
4/26Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 01mCOU-ORD
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 14mORD-COU
$542
4/26Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 05mCOU-ORD
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 19mORD-COU
$1,559
4/27Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 54mCOU-ORD
4/30Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 19mORD-COU
$1,836

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Columbia - Chicago Flights

Departure:

Columbia (COU)United States

Destination:

Chicago (ORD)United States

Return flight deals:

Chicago - Columbia

Cabin classes:

$1,277
$1,324
$2,122
$290