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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Columbia:

• Earliest: departs at 5:59 am and lands at 8:12 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 2:08 am.

The flight takes about 2h 13m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Columbia:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Columbia takes 2h 13m, covering 652 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Columbia range from $287 to $454, with an average of $353 over the past 12 months. Anything below $287 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $353 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $228 round-trip via Philadelphia (PHL), compared to $358 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Columbia flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, morning flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $319 to $1,962. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago to Columbia route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Chicago to Columbia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $258, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis

Flights from Chicago to Columbia may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

One-stop flights from Chicago to Columbia most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 6% of one-stop connections
• New York LaGuardia (LGA) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Chicago to Columbia. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $319 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $467, a difference of $148.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Columbia. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 37m, compared with 4h 58m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 58m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Columbia flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.