Chicago to Columbia (ORD–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–CAE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and GoJet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 667 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: NZ | 70 | CR5, CR7 | 1h50-2h55 | Star Alliance | NZ | |
| AA American Airlines | 7 | E70 | 2h10 | Oneworld | – | |
| G7 GoJet Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Columbia from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→CAE | MDW→CAE |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 92 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · CAE: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Columbia.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
ORD–CAE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to CAE
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, GoJet Airlines and United Airlines. With 92 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to CAE ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 667 miles (1,073 km). There are approximately 92 weekly flights outbound and 97 return, totaling 189 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).