Columbia to Chicago (CAE–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CAE–ORD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and GoJet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 667 miles in approximately 2h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: EK, NZ | 69 | CR5, CR7 | 2h24-2h30 | Star Alliance | EK, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines | 7 | E70 | 2h29 | Oneworld | – | |
| G7 GoJet Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chicago from Columbia
| Metric | CAE→ORD | AGS→ORD | CLT→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CAE | – | 62 mi | 89 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 21 |
| Weekly flights | 97 | 5 | 480 |
| Flight time | 2h 24m | 2h 31m | 2h 4m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CAE: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
CAE–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAE to ORD
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, GoJet Airlines and United Airlines. With 97 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CAE to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAE to ORD ranges from 2 hours 24 minutes to 2 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 667 miles (1,073 km). There are approximately 97 weekly flights outbound and 92 return, totaling 189 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Augusta (AGS), Charlotte (CLT) and Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP).