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

COU Airport Page →
312 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 7 hubs
CLT Charlotte 5h 19m AA → WN Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 38m AAQFQR → F9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 6h 6m UA → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
VPS Valparaiso 10h 30m G4 → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Chicago flights
MCI Kansas City ~3h 26m AA → WN Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville ~4h 22m → G4 Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Chicago flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~4h 35m → WNXFL Oklahoma City (OKC) to Chicago flights
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Columbia to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
312 mi 1h 10m nonstop

COU–MDW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for COU to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
MCI ~3h 26m TYS ~4h 22m OKC ~4h 35m CLT ~5h 19m DFW ~5h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
372
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
COU → MDW
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
MDW → COU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric COU→MDW STL→MDW SGF→MDW
Distance from COU – 100 mi 126 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 2
Weekly flights – 44 1
Flight time 1h 10m 0h 59m 1h 5m
St Louis (STL) to Chicago flights · Springfield (SGF) to Chicago flights · Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of COU with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Columbia.
COU: CDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
312 mi / 502 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m gate to gate.
Facts

COU–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance312 mi / 502 km
Flight time1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: COU
Full nameColumbia Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOCOU / KCOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation889 ft / 271 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 COU to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 1h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 312 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver.
Yes, return flights from MDW to COU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STL, SGF and MCI. 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.

Flights from COU to MDW

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

COU to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from COU to MDW is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 312 miles (502 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include St Louis (STL), Springfield (SGF) and Kansas City (MCI).