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

MDW Airport Page →
312 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets 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 4 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 31m F9Y4 → AAQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
DEN Denver 5h 34m WN → UA Denver (DEN) to Columbia flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 53m EJAWN → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
VPS Valparaiso ~5h 47m G4 → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Columbia flights
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Chicago to Columbia
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
312 mi 1h 20m nonstop

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

Also explore MDW Routes COU Routes MDW Live Flights COU Live Flights MDW Delays
All flights from Columbia (COU) Columbia to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to COU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
DFW ~5h 31m DEN ~5h 34m VPS ~5h 47m CLT ~8h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
362
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 → COU
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
COU → MDW
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Regional Airport.
Metric MDW→COU ORD→COU MKE→COU
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 7 1
Weekly flights – 105 –
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 28m 1h 21m
Departure OTP 74% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights · Milwaukee (MKE) 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 1h 20m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–COU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance312 mi / 502 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
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: 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 about 1h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 312 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Charlotte Douglas.
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 and MKE. 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 is about 1 hours 20 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 Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).