Chicago to Columbia (ORD–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORD–CAE is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 667 miles in approximately 2h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: NZ | 46 | CR2, CR5, CR7, E7W | 1h56-2h19 | Star Alliance | NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: QR | 21 | E70, E75S | 2h10-2h15 | Oneworld | QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| G7 GoJet Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Columbia from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→CAE | MDW→CAE | SBN→CAE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 81 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 14m | 1h 37m | 1h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 23% | – | – |
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 United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and GoJet Airlines. With 81 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to CAE is about 2 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 667 miles (1,073 km). There are approximately 81 weekly flights outbound and 83 return, totaling 164 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), South Bend (SBN) and West Lafayette (LAF).