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$179 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Columbia

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Cheapest round-trip
$179
Overall average: $309
American Airlines
Sun 11/9Sun 11/16
ORD - COU • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$206
American Airlines
Mon 1/5
ORD - COU • Non-stop
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $179 (round-trip)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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February
Cheapest • 26% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Columbia (ORD-COU)

 
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

Sun, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 16
American Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 11:11 amORD-COU
1h 31mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:03 pm - 8:50 pmCOU-ORD
1h 47mnonstop
$179American Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 2
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 2:26 pmORD-COU
1h 41mnonstop
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3:02 pm - 4:39 pmCOU-ORD
1h 37mnonstop
$184United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Sat, Nov 1
American Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 11:07 amORD-COU
1h 27mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
11:37 am - 1:05 pmCOU-ORD
1h 28mnonstop
$189American Airlines
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Fri, Apr 10 - Sun, Apr 12
United Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 9:10 pmORD-COU
1h 35mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:33 amCOU-ORD
1h 33mnonstop
$199United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 22
American Airlines Logo
8:23 pm - 9:55 pmORD-COU
1h 32mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:06 pm - 8:53 pmCOU-ORD
1h 47mnonstop
$209American Airlines
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Fri, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 25
United Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 9:27 pmORD-COU
1h 42mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:35 amCOU-ORD
1h 35mnonstop
$214United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 2
American Airlines Logo
12:03 pm - 6:43 pmORD-COU
6h 40m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:47 pm - 9:29 pmCOU-ORD
1h 42mnonstop
$219American Airlines
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Fri, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 27
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:45 amORD-COU
6h 45m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:49 pm - 3:17 pmCOU-ORD
1h 28mnonstop
$224American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Wed, Oct 29
American Airlines Logo
1:22 pm - 11:45 amORD-COU
22h 23m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:49 pm - 3:17 pmCOU-ORD
1h 28mnonstop
$229American Airlines
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Sat, Mar 14 - Tue, Mar 17
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 10:18 amORD-COU
1h 33mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:33 amCOU-ORD
1h 33mnonstop
$239United Airlines
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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.

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

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

For Chicago to Columbia, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Columbia back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia is February, where tickets cost $279 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $484 and $461 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$179
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% lower on average.
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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 Chicago to Columbia flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia was $206 for a one-way ticket and $179 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Columbia?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Columbia, with Star Alliance 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 $239 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 $435 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • 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. Booking your flights between Chicago and COU 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 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $318 or less one-way and $189 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 O'Hare Intl to Columbia Regional.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia Regional Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Columbia Regional

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 Regional to Chicago O'Hare Intl

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 8970 reviews
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
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I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

8.0 ExcellentCynthia, Oct 2025ORD - PDX
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I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

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