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$164 Find Cheap Flights from Columbia to Chicago

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Columbia to Chicago departing on 5/16. 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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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
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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Cheapest round-trip
$239
Typical prices: $389-$276
United Airlines
Fri 5/22Mon 5/25
COU - ORD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$164
Typical prices: $163-$352
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Sat 5/16
COU - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Columbia to Chicago (COU-ORD)

 
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

Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 6:41 am
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ORD
1h 41mnonstop
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10:57 pm - 12:30 am
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COU
1h 33mnonstop
$239United Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Sat, Jun 6
American Airlines Logo
6:32 pm - 8:22 pm
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ORD
1h 50mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 7:09 pm
ORD
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COU
7h 29m
1 stop
$248American Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 5
United Airlines Logo
11:23 am - 1:05 pm
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ORD
1h 42mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 12:33 am
ORD
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COU
1h 33mnonstop
$249United Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Wed, May 6
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5:00 am - 6:30 am
COU
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ORD
1h 30mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 10:55 am
ORD
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COU
1h 40mnonstop
$254United Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
American Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 11:10 pm
COU
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ORD
5h 53m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:16 am
ORD
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COU
6h 16m
1 stop
$258American Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Tue, May 26
American Airlines Logo
6:32 pm - 8:22 pm
COU
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ORD
1h 50mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:34 pm - 10:46 pm
ORD
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COU
5h 12m
1 stop
$264American Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:30 am
COU
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ORD
1h 30mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 2:32 pm
ORD
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COU
1h 32mnonstop
$269United Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Wed, May 6
American Airlines Logo
5:21 pm - 10:45 pm
COU
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ORD
5h 24m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:04 am - 11:35 am
ORD
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COU
5h 31m
1 stop
$273American Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 3
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:43 am
COU
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ORD
1h 43mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:35 am
ORD
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COU
6h 35m
1 stop
$278American Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 2
American Airlines Logo
5:21 pm - 10:45 pm
COU
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ORD
5h 24m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:04 am - 11:35 am
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COU
5h 31m
1 stop
$288American Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport departing in May.

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 O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 O'Hare Intl Airport is December, where tickets cost $239 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $396 and $319 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$164
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Columbia to Chicago flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $164 for a one-way ticket and $239 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Columbia to Chicago.

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

    Columbia and Chicago are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Columbia from Columbia Regional and will be arriving at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbia to Chicago?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Columbia and Chicago, with Star Alliance 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, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbia to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $295 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 $296 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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. Booking your flights between Columbia and ORD 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 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 O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $295 or less one-way and $351 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 Regional to Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Columbia Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Reviews of the top airlines flying 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9602 reviews
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
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The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

4.0 OkaySarah, Apr 2026
SCE - ORD
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The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

Very comfortable flight, snacks and drinks were good, good communication from crew. Could have used a little more information on timing of boarding for group 5

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

After arriving in Chicago, we were taxiing for 1.5 hours with infrequent and untruthful updates about the amount of time it would take to arrive at the gate. Minimally, the team could have provided timing expectations that were more truthful, especially one their original expectations were not met.

Every staff member was professional, friendly and courteous. The pizza twist was ok. It was warm but too much dough.

I had a terrible experience. My flight got delayed from Atlanta to Chicago on Monday April 6, 2026, and that led to me missing my next flight to Brussels. United Airlines didn’t provide me with any accommodation for shelter. I had to sleep at the airport in Chicago. The next flight I was put on didn’t leave until the evening hours of Tuesday 4/7/2026.

The flight was officially delayed 3 times, and was actually later than that. Combined, it was a 3 hour delay, but there was no recognition (miles, voucher, etc). The crew seemed stressed. The captain sounded nervous in his announcements. The flight itself was smooth and uneventful.

Just a bad day to fly. Flight was delayed from scheduled 6:50 pm departure to 8:50 pm. Combination of factors mostly related to weather at the destination airport (which is where the incoming flight originated) which delayed the inbound flight over an hour. Once on board, we taxied but had to hold again on the taxiway for 10 minutes or so. We did not get wheels up until after 9 pm. The flight was smooth but about 18 minutes from our destination, we had to hold for several minutes more due to weather at ORD. We finally landed at ORD about 11:08 pm (accounting for the time difference, that was about a 3 hour delay from our scheduled departure time). It felt like we were never going to get to our destination. But the flight crew and attendants were very good. The movie selection onboard was also very nice. Got to watch half of a movie just during our taxi from the gate at ATL due to the delay!

Very good I can’t complain one bit. Thank you American Airlines for making my flight enjoyable and safe!

The staff and service on American Airlines were truly outstanding. I had requested wheelchair assistance for my mother due to her knee issues, and the team went above and beyond every step of the way—from boarding in Boston to our arrival in Chicago. Their care, professionalism, and attentiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful for the support they provided.

The new planes (American Eagle) are beautiful and especially comfortable. The flight attendants are consistently professional and courteous. And, while it may seem inconsequential, the new liquid tube of coffee creamer—in contrast to the powdered coffee creamer—makes all the difference in a cup of coffee.

I'm not sure American is capable of on-time arrivals and departures. When you land at ORD, you almost always get held on the tarmac because your gate is still occupied. I may have missed my connection, but that ended up up being significantly delayed as well. Once again, I finally got home well after midnight.

Crew at the gate was very crabby and not at all polite. The plane was very hot the entire flight. And the seat cushion was very worn out.

The staff are very, very professional. It's what flying should feel like.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

Delays with no explanation. It could have been handled better.

Jill was the flight attendant in first class she was fabulous!! Best flight attendant I have had in years.!! And I fly every other week. Other can learn from her!!

As a first class customer, there was no power the entire flight which limited my ability to work. I find this unacceptable. The first 11 rows on the left side of the plan were out. I was only offered the option to charge my phone which was not the issue because my laptop was out of power. I asked if there was anything that can be done for me, and the answer was, "no". I was not offered any type of compensation for this AA problem which caused me unnecessary stress due to inability to address business issues on an already challenging travel day. Flight attendants tried to reset the power once but that was the extent of their support. Very disappointing for the lack of expected services on a flight. Please contact me with customer focused response to this complaint.

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