Columbia to Chicago (CAE–ORD) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 26m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: EK, NZ | 35 | CR5 | 2h22-2h31 | Star Alliance | EK, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: QR | 14 | E70 | 2h24-3h | Oneworld | QR | |
| G7 GoJet Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
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 | 29 |
| Weekly flights | 63 | – | 416 |
| Flight time | 2h 26m | 2h 3m | 2h 9m |
| 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 United Airlines, American Airlines and GoJet Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CAE to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAE to ORD is about 2 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 667 miles (1,073 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 147 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Augusta (AGS), Charlotte (CLT) and Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP).