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

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Chicago to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 312 mi 0h 55m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and COU, connecting options are available through 21 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to COU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
317
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 Columbia from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Regional Airport.
Metric MDW→COU ORD→COU
Distance from MDW – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 6
Weekly flights 2 101
Flight time 0h 55m 1h 26m
Departure OTP 31% –
Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Columbia Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
312 mi / 502 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m to 1h 20m.
Facts

MDW–COU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance312 mi / 502 km
Flight time0h 55m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: COU
Full nameColumbia Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOCOU / KCOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation889 ft / 271 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to COU flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport take approximately 0h 55m to 1h 20m. The route covers 312 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from MDW to COU. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, GRB, STL, BNA, IND, ORD, ATL, OKC, MCO, CHS, MIA, PBI, VNY, PHX, CLT, SJU, MCI, DEN, DFW, DAL and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from COU to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. 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 COU

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

MDW to COU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to COU ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 312 miles (502 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).