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

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651 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
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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 3h 40m LXJWN → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 42m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 4h 20m WN → AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 55m EJAWN → AAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia flights
LGA New York 5h 3m WN → AADL New York (LGA) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 2m F9Y4 → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
MIA Miami ~7h 17m EJAWN → AA Miami (MIA) to Columbia flights
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Chicago to Columbia
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
651 mi 1h 37m nonstop +1h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
CLT ~3h 40m ATL ~3h 42m DCA ~4h 20m PHL ~4h 55m LGA ~5h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
596
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
MDW → CAE
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
89%
Return
CAE → MDW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric MDW→CAE ORD→CAE SBN→CAE
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines – 8 1
Weekly flights – 83 1
Flight time 1h 37m 1h 53m 1h 20m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights · South Bend (SBN) to Columbia flights · West Lafayette (LAF) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
651 mi / 1,048 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 37m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance651 mi / 1,048 km
Flight time1h 37m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take about 1h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 651 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CAE and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, SBN and LAF. 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 MDW to CAE

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

MDW to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to CAE is about 1 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 651 miles (1,048 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and West Lafayette (LAF).