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 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express lead the route. The flight covers 667 miles in approximately 1h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 31 | CR5 | 1h19-2h54 | Star Alliance | – | |
| G7 GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express | 4 | CR7 | 1h17-1h30 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
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 GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express and United Airlines. With 35 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 17 minutes to 2 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 667 miles (1,073 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 51 return, totaling 86 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.