CAE - CHI

$150 Find Cheap Flights from Columbia to Chicago

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Columbia to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$150
Overall average: $337
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/22Sat 1/24
CAE - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$209
Typical prices: $279-$598
United Airlines
Thu 1/15Sun 1/18
CAE - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $209 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Columbia to Chicago (CAE-CHI)

 
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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbia to Chicago

Thu, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 24
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3:08 pm - 10:36 pm
CAE
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ORD
8h 28m1 stop
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12:00 pm - 2:18 pm
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CAE
25h 18m1 stop
$150Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Feb 22
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2:37 pm - 11:27 am
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ORD
21h 50m1 stop
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3:40 pm - 1:47 pm
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CAE
21h 07m1 stop
$157Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
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6:28 pm - 11:46 pm
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ORD
6h 18m1 stop
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5:15 am - 5:38 pm
ORD
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CAE
11h 23m1 stop
$161Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
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8:00 am - 9:36 am
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ORD
2h 36mnonstop
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1:12 pm - 4:26 pm
ORD
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CAE
2h 14mnonstop
$209United Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
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7:30 pm - 11:39 pm
CAE
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ORD
5h 09m1 stop
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1:12 pm - 4:26 pm
ORD
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CAE
2h 14mnonstop
$219United Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
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8:00 am - 9:36 am
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ORD
2h 36mnonstop
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1:12 pm - 4:26 pm
ORD
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CAE
2h 14mnonstop
$220United Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 18
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8:00 am - 9:36 am
CAE
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ORD
2h 36mnonstop
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1:12 pm - 4:26 pm
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CAE
2h 14mnonstop
$226United Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 25
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6:59 pm - 10:22 pm
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MDW
4h 23m1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:58 am
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4h 58m1 stop
$229Delta
Fri, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 19
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12:45 pm - 4:29 pm
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MDW
4h 44m1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:58 am
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4h 58m1 stop
$254Delta
Fri, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 19
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12:45 pm - 4:29 pm
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4h 44m1 stop
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12:48 pm - 8:27 pm
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6h 39m1 stop
$314Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbia to Chicago flights

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 is the cheapest Columbia to Chicago flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Columbia to Chicago costs $209 on the route between Columbia (CAE) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

When flying from Columbia to Chicago, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Columbia, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbia to Chicago, 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 to Chicago is January, where tickets cost $249 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $439 and $416 respectively.

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

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 $338, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbia to Chicago, 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 Columbia to Chicago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Columbia to Chicago

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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United Airlines

Use Premier Access for priority check-in and boarding.


Opt for Economy Plus for extra legroom and comfort.

American Airlines

Consider Basic Economy for budget travel with carry-on only and fixed plans.


Upgrade to Main Cabin Extra for early boarding and complimentary drinks.

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Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$150
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Airport

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.
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FAQs for booking flights from Columbia to Chicago

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbia to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbia to Chicago was $212 for a one-way ticket and $150 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Columbia to Chicago flight route.

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

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbia to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbia to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbia to Chicago are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $298 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $433 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $285 or less one-way and $268 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Columbia to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Columbia Metropolitan to Chicago.
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Columbia Metropolitan to Chicago

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8010 reviews
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
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I noticed that the planes seem to be outdated. There was no entertainment per se. Also, the waiting area did not have any working electrical outlets

10.0 ExcellentMargaret, Dec 2025
BOS - PIT
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I noticed that the planes seem to be outdated. There was no entertainment per se. Also, the waiting area did not have any working electrical outlets

Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

Lady Pilot was perfect in every way wheels up to wheels down communication, professionalism, excellent on time departure and on time arrival, excellent communication! Fantastic job with Superb attitude!!

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

Left on time, a bit delayed due to headwinds most of the trip.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

Door to door, the crew and staff were amazing. It was a stressful travel day with delays, but they were focused on customers and doing what they could to get us to our destinations.

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

Trip was great. A wild landing in Ottawa with the wind and rain, but the pilot did a great job. Always love flying United.👍

Excellent experience. Starting with the agent at the Premier bag drop who noticed I was very early for my scheduled flight and offered to rebook me on an earlier flight with my seat preference. She would not let me leave the counter until she knew that all of the changes and new boarding pass showed up on my United app. At the gate, the flight boarded quickly such that we departed early and the flight was smooth. We arrived 20 minutes early at ORD and I was able to be home in time for dinner. One of the best flights I've had.

Awful. They won’t help me with anything. I booked on American but they abdicated to Iberia. The ticket was overpriced. Everything negative

I enjoyed the extra leg room compared to other airlines. The first stewards made my daughter’s birthday special by giving her an extra snack. Then the last one coming home from Chicago to Appleton made our night really enjoyable Thanks for making our trip enjoyable

It was good..clean, comfy seat. Friendly warm welcoming crew. Was able to check my cabin luggage at the gate which I was able to pickup in a decent time from baggage claim. The app gave all updates from delays to baggage claim info. Overall smooth flight.

It was a typical flight. We had a delay which seems to be the normality now. And we had no in flight service due to conditions.

After we landed we sat on the tarmac for 1.5 hours waiting to get to our gate. Ridiculous.

Terrible. Flight delayed for more than 8 hours with only a $12 meal voucher provided for the inconvenience. The airplane did not have breaks on arrival yet they still made us go through the motions and board on time knowing we could not take off then sit for 40+ minutes before having to get of the time. A complete waste of my time. I cannot believe they can stay business with these shenanigans. I’ll avoid this company like the plague moving forward as the lack of accountability is disgraceful.

This was the best 2 flights I have had with American out of SGF. Great crew both flights.

Excellent - explanations were clear staff was nice and flight was comfortable

Lost bag and 2 days no word leaving for cruise no clothes or stuff

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

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