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$260 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Columbia

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Columbia departing on 5/24. 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 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Columbia

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Columbia.
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9:15 am - 10:41 amORD-COU
1h 26mnonstop
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4:26 pm - 5:53 pmCOU-ORD
1h 27mnonstop
$260American Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Sun, May 25
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5:00 am - 11:41 amORD-COU
6h 41m1 stop
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4:26 pm - 5:53 pmCOU-ORD
1h 27mnonstop
$270American Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Sun, May 25
American Airlines Logo
8:11 pm - 9:47 pmORD-COU
1h 36mnonstop
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6:19 am - 7:48 amCOU-ORD
1h 29mnonstop
$289American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 12 - Thu, Jun 19
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 11:10 amORD-COU
1h 25mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:19 am - 7:48 amCOU-ORD
1h 29mnonstop
$290American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 13 - Fri, Jun 20
American Airlines Logo
8:11 pm - 9:47 pmORD-COU
1h 36mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:08 pm - 11:43 pmCOU-ORD
6h 35m1 stop
$299American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 13 - Fri, Jun 20
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:56 amORD-COU
6h 56m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:08 pm - 11:43 pmCOU-ORD
6h 35m1 stop
$309American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 13 - Fri, Jun 20
American Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 10:41 amORD-COU
1h 26mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
11:11 am - 12:40 pmCOU-ORD
1h 29mnonstop
$405American Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Mon, Jun 2
American Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 8:34 pmORD-COU
1h 34mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
4:26 pm - 5:53 pmCOU-ORD
1h 27mnonstop
$406American Airlines
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Fri, May 23 - Fri, May 30
American Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 10:41 amORD-COU
1h 26mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
11:11 am - 12:40 pmCOU-ORD
1h 29mnonstop
$407American Airlines
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Fri, May 23 - Fri, May 30
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:41 amORD-COU
6h 41m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:58 pm - 11:56 pmCOU-ORD
5h 58m1 stop
$411American Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Sun, May 25
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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, Saturday 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 Tuesday, 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.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 $439, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
High seasonApril
Cheapest flight$260
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
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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 $279 for a one-way ticket and $260 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?

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

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

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

  • 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 $379 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Columbia?

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, 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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Direct returns

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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Top airline 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.
7.2
American AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
6.9Entertainment
6.5Food
7.5Boarding
8.0Crew
7.2Comfort
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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

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Mar 2025ORD - CLT
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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.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

The meals were mediocre and the alcohol selection was poor. I enjoyed the selection of movies and other entertainment.

I chatted with the captain before the flight, and similarly during the welcome announcement, he warned of a turbulent flight that may impact the in-flight service. However, once at altitude, he announced that the weather changed and he immediately turned off the seatbelt sign. But it appeared the cabin crew had already decided to take off this flight. They remained seated and then just chatted in the galley. The flight was fully catered, but only first class received service.

My flight attendant was attentive! The elderly person next to me was flatulent and the flight attendant could see that I was in distress and brought me some face masks

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

I had a TERRIBLE experience with the AA crew. I believe it was disability-related. It’s unlikely I will fly AA again.

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