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

CAE Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between CAE and MDW. Nearest airports to CAE with scheduled service: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT, 89 mi) · Charleston International Airport (CHS, 95 mi) · Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV, 125 mi)
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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 9 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 56m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 13m AA → EJAWN Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
DCA Washington 4h 31m AA → WN Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights
LGA New York 5h 23m AADLWS → WN New York (LGA) to Chicago flights
ORD Chicago 5h 46m AANZUA → UA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 46m AAQR → WN Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 15m AAFJJL → EJAF9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
MIA Miami 10h 47m AA → WN Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
ALB Albany ~5h 40m UA → WN Albany (ALB) 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.

Also explore CAE Routes MDW Routes CAE Live Flights MDW Live Flights CAE Delays MDW Delays
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
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
ATL ~3h 56m CLT ~4h 13m DCA ~4h 31m LGA ~5h 23m ALB ~5h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
654
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
81%
Return
MDW → CAE
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Arriving
76%
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 7
Weekly flights – – 34
Departure OTP 100% – –
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, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
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, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Augusta (AGS), Charlotte (CLT) and Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP).