Columbia to Chicago (CAE–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 57m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
DCA Washington 4h 26m AAAS → WN Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 41m AA → WN Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 10m AAAS → EJAWN Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago flights
LGA New York 6h 19m AADLWS → WN New York (LGA) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 9h 18m AAJLQF → F9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
MIA Miami 11h 40m AA → EJAWN Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 17h 58m G4 → EJAWN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights
EWR Newark 26h 42m UA → UA Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
PIT Pittsburgh ~4h 16m → EJAWN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbia to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CAE and MDW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Columbia flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
ATL ~3h 57m PIT ~4h 16m DCA ~4h 26m CLT ~4h 41m CVG ~4h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
752
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CAE → MDW
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
94%
Return
MDW → CAE
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays → MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric CAE→MDW AGS→MDW CLT→MDW
Distance from CAE – 62 mi 89 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 6
Weekly flights – – 20
Departure OTP 93% – –
Augusta (AGS) to Chicago flights · Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights · Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of CAE with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Columbia.
CAE: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Facts

CAE–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAE to MDW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Charlotte Douglas.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Columbia.
Yes, return flights from MDW to CAE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AGS, CLT and GSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Augusta (AGS), Charlotte (CLT) and Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP).