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$209 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 10/5. 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 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbia to Chicago

Fri, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 17
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:35 amCOU-ORD
1h 35mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 9:27 pmORD-COU
1h 42mnonstop
$239United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 23
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:37 amCOU-ORD
1h 37mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 9:19 pmORD-COU
1h 39mnonstop
$244United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 23
American Airlines Logo
1:36 pm - 3:03 pmCOU-ORD
1h 27mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 8:21 pmORD-COU
1h 36mnonstop
$259American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sun, Aug 31
American Airlines Logo
5:09 pm - 11:43 pmCOU-ORD
6h 34m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:26 pm - 6:46 pmORD-COU
1h 20mnonstop
$269American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sun, Aug 31
American Airlines Logo
5:09 pm - 11:43 pmCOU-ORD
6h 34m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:47 amORD-COU
5h 47m1 stop
$278American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 28
American Airlines Logo
5:14 pm - 6:44 pmCOU-ORD
1h 30mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:21 pm - 9:54 pmORD-COU
1h 33mnonstop
$279American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 6
American Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 11:42 pmCOU-ORD
6h 17m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 1:20 pmORD-COU
1h 25mnonstop
$289American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 6
American Airlines Logo
12:28 pm - 7:15 pmCOU-ORD
6h 47m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:57 pm - 10:28 pmORD-COU
5h 31m1 stop
$298American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 14
American Airlines Logo
6:24 am - 7:56 amCOU-ORD
1h 32mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:53 pm - 7:19 pmORD-COU
1h 26mnonstop
$299American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 14
American Airlines Logo
4:23 pm - 11:59 pmCOU-ORD
7h 36m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 1:06 pmORD-COU
1h 26mnonstop
$309American Airlines
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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’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 Fridays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Saturday 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 April, where tickets cost $289 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $443 and $395 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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 O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$209
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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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.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $209 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?

    American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, and Finnair offer 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?

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

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

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

  • 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 $352 or less one-way and $450 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

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Columbia Regional

Monday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +2 more

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Reviews of the top airline 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.
7.2
American AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
8.0Crew
7.2Comfort
7.5Boarding
6.9Entertainment
6.5Food
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My flight got switched and my prepaid bag didnt transfer over properly so I paid to check ANOTHER BAG. I was placed in a middle seat and it was just miserable. At least it was a bulkhead row so I had legroom. The flight just never seem3d to end

2.0 MediocreCedric, Aug 2025EWR - ORD
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My flight got switched and my prepaid bag didnt transfer over properly so I paid to check ANOTHER BAG. I was placed in a middle seat and it was just miserable. At least it was a bulkhead row so I had legroom. The flight just never seem3d to end

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

On Wednesday, July 30 we were in mid flight from Manchester to Charlotte and we turned around because the right engine was malfunctioning. That was the last flight out of Manchester that night. I was rebooked for Thursday, which became a weather event Friday. There were no seats left on the flight from Manchester to Charlotte. Consequently I didn’t leave Manchester until Saturday morning and we flew to Chicago so to say the least my scheduled flight and return to Iowa was three days off and it messed with my business schedule. Consequently cash flow. I would like some sort of acknowledgment of this event.

Dreadful experience. Our flight was delayed more than 8 hours due to a maintenance issue and the assistance from rebooking was poor. I was travelling with a bad knee and needed assistance waited in one place more than 3 hours before someone came with a wheelchair. The woman next to me was a 91 year old great grandmother who had waited more than 4 hours. There were moments of support from the staff but it appeared as they were going against the direction of management. It was apathy, lack of ownership and dismissive responses with small moments of kindness and understanding typically from grey haired, female, veteran staff..

Couldn’t get the door on the plane to close leading to a nearly 2 hour delay. But, hey at least they didn’t cancel the flight.

The flight was fine and the crew awesome. The problem is ORD and AA. Computers went down, ORD fell apart and a 40 min flight turned into a 3 hour trip. Guess the answer is to not try and fly to ORD after noon. But, as I said, crew was awesome and did everything they could to lesson the flight time.

The flight was fine but the 8 hour delay in Chicago was awful - 5 gate changes and repeated delays without an explanation. No vouchers. Nothing.

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

The flight was 2 hour delayed, otherwise everything was excellent. The delay was due to the hourly limit requirement so given that as a reason, I'm happy with the flight!

Not sure the logic of the boarding in Groups. I was loaded first on the aisle. Then the guy in the middle. Then the guy by the window. Constantly holding up the other people boarding behind them with us blocking the aisle and this happened in most of the other rows

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