Columbia to Chicago (COU–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.
COU–ORD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 315 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: NZ | 42 | CR5 | 1h30-1h48 | – | Star Alliance | NZ |
| AA American Airlines Also: QR | 35 | E70, E75 | 1h27-1h51 | – | Oneworld | QR |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Columbia
| Metric | COU→ORD | TBN→ORD | IRK→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from COU | – | 75 mi | 90 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 112 | – | 10 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 50m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
COU: CDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 6:00 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.
COU–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from COU to ORD
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 112 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
COU to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from COU to ORD is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 315 miles (507 km). There are approximately 112 weekly flights outbound and 105 return, totaling 217 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Charlotte Douglas and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Leonard Wood (TBN), Kirksville (IRK) and Quincy (UIN).