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

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Columbia to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 312 mi 1h 10m nonstop 17 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between COU and MDW, connecting options are available through 17 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for COU to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
312
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.
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 0 5 1
Weekly flights 1 38 1
Flight time 1h 10m 0h 37m 1h
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.
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)0
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
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 approximately 1h 10m. The route covers 312 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from COU to MDW. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, MSP, BNA, PDK, TYS, OKC, PHL, PBI, AUS, NAS, BDL, LAS, DEN, STT, ORD, CLT and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 312 miles (502 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include St Louis (STL), Springfield (SGF) and Kansas City (MCI).