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American Airlines
AA-4112
13:10
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
2H :10 M
Non Stop
16:20
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
AA
American Airlines
AA-4275
20:46
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
2H :13 M
Non Stop
23:59
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
AA
American Airlines
AA-2842
05:00
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
4H :33 M
1 Stop
CLT · 1h 13m Charlotte (CLT), United States
10:33
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
AA
American Airlines
AA-2842
05:00
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
6H :19 M
1 Stop
CLT · 3h 02m Charlotte (CLT), United States
12:19
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-1264
05:27
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
4H :16 M
1 Stop
ATL · 1h 11m Atlanta (ATL), United States
10:43
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-1264
05:27
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
6H :47 M
1 Stop
ATL · 3h 46m Atlanta (ATL), United States
13:14
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
AA
American Airlines
AA-1784
06:29
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
4H :50 M
1 Stop
CLT · 1h 36m Charlotte (CLT), United States
12:19
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
AA
American Airlines
AA-1784
06:29
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
6H :34 M
1 Stop
CLT · 3h 26m Charlotte (CLT), United States
14:03
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-1247
06:30
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
5H :44 M
1 Stop
ATL · 2h 42m Atlanta (ATL), United States
13:14
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
AA
American Airlines
AA-411
08:05
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
4H :58 M
1 Stop
CLT · 1h 47m Charlotte (CLT), United States
14:03
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
AA
American Airlines
AA-411
08:05
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
6H :33 M
1 Stop
CLT · 3h 22m Charlotte (CLT), United States
15:38
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
AA
American Airlines
AA-315
09:30
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
7H :35 M
1 Stop
DCA · 3h 47m Washington (DCA), United States
18:05
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
AA
American Airlines
AA-1409
13:17
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
3H :53 M
1 Stop
CLT · 0h 42m Charlotte (CLT), United States
18:10
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
AA
American Airlines
AA-1409
13:17
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
5H :48 M
1 Stop
CLT · 2h 38m Charlotte (CLT), United States
20:05
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 6 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
AA
American Airlines
AA-2680
14:52
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
7H :27 M
1 Stop
DCA · 3h 36m Washington (DCA), United States
23:19
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
AA
American Airlines
AA-3188
16:45
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
4H :06 M
1 Stop
CLT · 0h 50m Charlotte (CLT), United States
21:51
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
AA
American Airlines
AA-3188
16:45
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
6H :11 M
1 Stop
CLT · 2h 54m Charlotte (CLT), United States
23:56
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
AA
American Airlines
AA-2769
16:50
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
5H :29 M
1 Stop
DCA · 1h 40m Washington (DCA), United States
23:19
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
AA
American Airlines
AA-489
17:50
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
4H :29 M
1 Stop
DCA · 0h 40m Washington (DCA), United States
23:19
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
AA
American Airlines
AA-689
18:40
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
4H :16 M
1 Stop
CLT · 1h 00m Charlotte (CLT), United States
23:56
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-1264
05:27
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
8H :41 M
1 Stop
ATL · 5h 40m Atlanta (ATL), United States
15:08
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
AA
American Airlines
AA-760
05:00
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
7H :22 M
1 Stop
DFW · 2h 15m Dallas (DFW), United States
13:22
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces

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American Airlines
AA-2896
06:00
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
6H :22 M
1 Stop
DFW · 1h 06m Dallas (DFW), United States
13:22
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
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American Airlines
AA-327
06:00
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
7H :49 M
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LGA · 3h 20m New York (LGA), United States
14:49
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
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American Airlines
AA-2723
06:50
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
6H :59 M
1 Stop
LGA · 2h 33m New York (LGA), United States
14:49
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
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American Airlines
AA-1022
06:55
2026-10-30
CHICAGO (ORD)O Hare International
8H :43 M
1 Stop
DFW · 3h 35m Dallas (DFW), United States
16:38
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
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Airfare Highlights

From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.

Lowest fare ₹26,643 American Airlines 13:10
Earliest departure ₹27,392 American Airlines 05:00
Shortest duration ₹31,465 United Airlines 13:55
Night 00:00-05:59 ₹27,392 American Airlines at 05:00
Morning 06:00-11:59 ₹27,392 American Airlines at 06:29
Afternoon 12:00-17:59 ₹26,643 American Airlines at 13:10
Evening 18:00-23:59 ₹26,643 American Airlines at 20:46

Departure & Arrival Airport Details

Chicago (ORD)

O Hare International

USA

Columbia (CAE)

Metropolitan Airport

USA

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Holidays and peak dates for Columbia

Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.

Busiest periods: Summer travel (15 Jun – 31 Aug), Holiday season (18 Dec – 02 Jan).

  • 12OctColumbus DayMonday
  • 12OctColumbus DayMonday
  • 12OctIndigenous Peoples' DayMonday
  • 11NovVeterans DayWednesday
  • 26NovThanksgiving DayThursday
  • 25DecChristmas DayFriday

Fixed-date national holidays. Festivals that follow the lunar calendar shift each year and are not listed here, so check the exact date for your travel year.

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How to travel Chicago to Columbia

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OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹26,6432h 5m4 flights
Connecting flight₹27,392Longer, includes a stop60 options

3 airlines operate this route.

Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.

Airlines flying from Chicago to Columbia

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American Airlines Flights

from ₹26,64336 flights
Fares from
₹26,643
Non-stop
2 in these results
Departures
36 in the list above

Delta Air Lines Flights

from ₹27,39215 flights
Fares from
₹27,392
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
15 in the list above

United Airlines Flights

from ₹31,46513 flights
Fares from
₹31,465
Non-stop
2 in these results
Departures
13 in the list above

Route Overview & Flight Facts

Fastest flight duration2h 5m · United Airlines
First departure of the day05:00 · American Airlines
Last departure of the day20:46 · American Airlines
Flight options found64
Direct / non-stop options4
Airport codesChicago–ORD, Columbia–CAE

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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights

Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration

The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 64 flight options, 4 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 05:00 and the last around 20:46. The fastest flight takes about 2h 5m.

Morning vs Evening Departure Fares

Lowest fare by departure window: Afternoon from ₹26,643, Evening from ₹26,643, Night from ₹27,392, Morning from ₹27,392. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.

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Destination & City Travel Guide

About Chicago

Chicago’s downtown Loop puts Millennium Park, the Art Institute and the Riverwalk within a manageable area. The lakefront creates a second axis for walking, while neighbourhoods farther out need transit time of their own. Passengers landing at O’Hare may be changing flights or visiting relatives in the wider region, so check whether an overnight hotel is near the airport or downtown. The CTA Blue Line runs from the airport into the city and avoids the road congestion that can affect a taxi.

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Tips for travellers from India

The Loop is useful for the Art Institute, Millennium Park and central rail links, while a hotel near O’Hare serves an early flight or suburban appointment. These bases are a substantial distance apart. The CTA Blue Line reaches the airport from downtown, but passengers arriving at Terminal 5 first need the airport connection to the main rail-access area. The airport train and an intercity rail departure from Union Station are separate arrangements.

Air India uses Terminal 5. United domestic flights and international departures use Terminal 1, while many international arrivals are processed through Terminal 5, so an onward connection can involve a building change. In the city, pair the Art Institute with Millennium Park rather than crossing to a distant neighbourhood between them. The Riverwalk offers another central route, while the lakefront extends far beyond the downtown section. The Obama Presidential Center opened to the public in June 2026 in Jackson Park, creating a museum outing on the South Side rather than another stop beside the Loop. Plan that visit as its own district trip. A river architecture cruise also has a specific departure dock, which should be matched to the walking route. Choose between a museum-heavy day and a longer lakefront walk before booking several timed attractions.

Best time to visit Chicago

May to June or September to October, about 12–25°C, for river and lake walks.

Places to visit in Chicago

Millennium ParkArt Institute of ChicagoChicago RiverwalkNavy PierMuseum CampusDevon Avenue

How to reach Chicago

By Air: O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is about 27 km northwest of downtown Chicago; the CTA Blue Line takes about 45 minutes to the Loop. Taxis and booked cars also operate.

By Rail: Chicago Union Station serves intercity trains; the CTA Blue Line links O’Hare with downtown.

By Road: Airport taxis and app-based cars use expressways; intercity coaches use downtown stops.

What to do in Chicago

Walk from Millennium Park to the Art Institute.
Follow the Chicago Riverwalk.
Take an architecture cruise on the Chicago River.
Explore the lakefront around Museum Campus.

Chicago airport information

O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Air India operates from O’Hare Terminal 5. United uses Terminal 1 for domestic flights and international departures, while international arrivals without preclearance generally use Terminal 5.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth booking Chicago to Columbia flights in advance?

There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Chicago to Columbia dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at ₹26,643. This can change from week to week.

How far is Chicago from Columbia by air?

The flying distance depends on the routing the airline selects. The flight cards above show duration and stop details for each result.

Are there non-stop flights from ORD to CAE?

Yes. 4 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Chicago to Columbia. Use the Stops filter to see only those.

Which airlines fly Chicago to Columbia?

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Columbia?

The quickest non-stop Chicago to Columbia flight on this page takes about 2h 5m. Non-stop flights here take between 2h 5m and 2h 17m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Columbia flight fare?

The lowest Chicago to Columbia fare on this page is ₹26,643. Fares on the same dates run up to ₹91,301, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.

What time do Chicago to Columbia flights depart?

On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 05:00 and the last around 20:46, local time at Chicago. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.

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Lowest Chicago to Columbia airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days

Cheapest FareFareDateAirlineDeparture
Lowest Airfare ₹26,643 30/10/2026 American Airlines 13:10
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days ₹26,110 07/11/2026 American Airlines 13:10
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days ₹25,311 06/01/2027 American Airlines 13:10

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Chicago to Columbia Flight Schedule and Timing

The search for these dates returned 64 flight options, 4 of them non-stop. The first departure from Chicago is at 05:00 and the last is at 20:46. Flights leave from O Hare International and land at Metropolitan Airport.

Flight Route Details & Analysis

Flight DetailsInformation
RouteChicago to Columbia
Flight Duration2h 5m - 26h 3m
Airport CodesChicago - ORD, Columbia - CAE
Total Flights Available64 flights4 direct60 with layovers
First Flight DepartureDeparts at 05:00
Last Flight DepartureDeparts at 20:46
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)19 flights0 direct19 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)17 flights0 direct17 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)19 flights2 direct17 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)8 flights1 direct7 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)1 flight1 direct0 with layovers

Airport Information & Terminals

ORD: Chicago airport system. Chicago flights commonly use O'Hare or Midway. O'Hare is a huge hub with rail access; Midway can be easier for some city-side trips. Winter weather and traffic should be part of the booking decision.

CAE: Columbia airport. Columbia airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.

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