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Cheapest round-trip
$269
Typical prices: $308-$609
American Airlines
Fri 8/7Tue 8/11
ORD - CAE • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$234
Typical prices: $253-$453
United Airlines
Tue 7/7
ORD - CAE • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $269 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Cheapest • Avg $228 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 26m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Columbia (CHI-CAE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Columbia 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Columbia

Fri, Aug 7 - Tue, Aug 11
American Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 11:55 pm
ORD
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CAE
2h 10mnonstop
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7:42 am - 9:10 am
CAE
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ORD
2h 28mnonstop
$269American Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 21
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8:45 pm - 11:55 pm
ORD
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CAE
2h 10mnonstop
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5:05 pm - 6:37 pm
CAE
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ORD
2h 32mnonstop
$270American Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Mon, Jul 27
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5:07 am - 10:44 am
ORD
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CAE
4h 37m
1 stop
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6:06 am - 7:30 am
CAE
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ORD
2h 24mnonstop
$279American Airlines
Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 23
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5:05 am - 10:33 am
ORD
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CAE
4h 28m
1 stop
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7:42 am - 9:10 am
CAE
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ORD
2h 28mnonstop
$280American Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Mon, Jul 27
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5:55 pm - 9:16 pm
ORD
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CAE
2h 21mnonstop
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5:41 pm - 7:05 pm
CAE
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ORD
2h 24mnonstop
$281United Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Mon, Jul 27
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5:30 am - 12:59 pm
ORD
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CAE
6h 29m
1 stop
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7:39 pm - 11:53 pm
CAE
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ORD
5h 14m
1 stop
$289Delta
Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 24
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6:05 am - 11:09 am
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CAE
4h 04m
1 stop
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6:08 pm - 10:36 pm
CAE
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MDW
5h 28m
1 stop
$289Delta
Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 20
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8:45 pm - 11:55 pm
ORD
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CAE
2h 10mnonstop
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7:42 am - 9:10 am
CAE
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ORD
2h 28mnonstop
$290American Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 22
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6:20 am - 9:30 am
ORD
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CAE
2h 10mnonstop
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7:50 pm - 11:37 pm
CAE
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ORD
4h 47m
1 stop
$295United Airlines
Fri, Jul 17 - Tue, Jul 21
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5:30 am - 12:59 pm
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CAE
6h 29m
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1:47 pm - 6:45 pm
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5h 58m
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$309Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Columbia flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Columbia?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Columbia departing in August.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Columbia flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Columbia costs $269 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Columbia (CAE). It is also the most popular route.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Columbia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to Columbia, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Columbia, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Columbia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Columbia, 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 Chicago to Columbia is November, where tickets cost $104 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $269 and $249 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Columbia?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $300, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Columbia?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Columbia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Columbia, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Columbia

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$234
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 28% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbia

When to book flights from Chicago to Columbia

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Columbia?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Columbia was $253 for a one-way ticket and $269 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    On your way to Columbia, you’ll fly out from one of these Chicago airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing at Columbia Metropolitan.

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

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

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Columbia flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Columbia?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Columbia, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Columbia, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Columbia are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $356 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $325 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 Chicago to Columbia.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbia from Chicago 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 Chicago to Columbia?

    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 Columbia with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

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

    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 Columbia from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Columbia

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $253 or less one-way and $279 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Columbia?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Columbia Metropolitan to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Chicago to Columbia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Columbia. 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 Chicago to Columbia? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9927 reviews
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
6.7Food
7.1Entertainment
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The flight was delayed by a hour and I wish they had communicated it sooner. No issues on the plane, it did take a while for food to come.

6.0 GoodMatthew, Jul 2026
ORD - SEA
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The flight was delayed by a hour and I wish they had communicated it sooner. No issues on the plane, it did take a while for food to come.

Know that the movies that you are going to be offered are the oldest be rated movies they could possibly get. They may have one or two new movies that they keep advertising but when you’re flying 15 hours, there is nothing to see past the first new movie.

Great experience. Boarding was fast, staff were very nice and funny, everything at the seat worked well.

Horrible! Several delays and then was cancelled! I spent over 24 hours in the airport and was unable to get a hotel or food voucher.

Boarded early; and arrived home 40 mins early. After a long flight, it’s nice to be back home early. These flights have no amenities; no snacks. So need to bring your own

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Awful. No counter attendants. No dinner offered due to delays.

The seat was not even cleaned. It has full of cookie crums probably from last flight's passenger. Its basic expectation that, seats are clean.

Very turbulent flight, no drinks, very little service, unorganized boarding, gate changed multiple times

The flight was delayed significantly. Communication during the flight was abrupt and caused some panic as we were navigating turbulence. It was also too loud and every announcement felt startling. The flight attendants did not offer any assurances and I felt unsettled most of the flight. The seats, floor and tray table was very dirty. The seat next to me was broken and the passenger sitting there was very uncomfortable. He had a spring in his back and his seat made terrible squeaking noises through the flight.

Significant delays on my trip to Chicago and my trip back to NY

Delayed by 5 hours and I had to wit in the airport for more than 6+ hours.

I’ve got 31F seat and window seat . My 2 co passengers was AA crew members and they were very rude attitude and when I was going to use bathroom their gestures was very different and awkward and the guy beside me completely occupied the hand rest and I was really uncomfortable

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

It wa sort of on time; the cab was left with some trash

American Airlines II: Delay Boogaloo. Multiple gate changes, delays, boarded and then MORE delays. I hate to say this won’t matter, but posting stuff about major corporations in 2026 is a post-modern “scream into the void.” Was multiple hours late coming home, so there you go.

In-flight Wi-Fi didn’t work and the flight was 25 minutes late. The Embraer plane I was on was pretty old and the tray table was broken.

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