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$135+ Cheap flights from Columbia, MO (COU) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
COU — ORD
Aug 24 — Aug 311
Mon 8/24
Mon 8/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbia Regional to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in December or September, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Columbia to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 25, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/283:12 pm
COU
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 48m
United Airlines
Sun 8/308:40 am
ORD
-
COU
Nonstop1h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/276:15 am
COU
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Mon 8/319:20 pm
ORD
-
COU
Nonstop1h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$227
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/266:00 am
COU
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 41m
American Airlines
Sat 8/2911:00 am
ORD
-
COU
Nonstop1h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/20$228
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/93:25 pm
COU
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 8/158:40 am
ORD
-
COU
Nonstop1h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$230
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/510:55 am
COU
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 43m
United Airlines
Mon 9/79:20 pm
ORD
-
COU
Nonstop1h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/216:35 pm
COU
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 49m
American Airlines
Sat 8/2211:00 am
ORD
-
COU
Nonstop1h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/83:25 pm
COU
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 8/158:40 am
ORD
-
COU
Nonstop1h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/56:00 am
COU
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 41m
American Airlines
Mon 8/107:49 pm
ORD
-
COU
Nonstop1h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/20$241
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/73:25 pm
COU
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 8/98:40 am
ORD
-
COU
Nonstop1h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1411:15 am
COU
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 43m
United Airlines
Sun 10/189:00 am
ORD
-
COU
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/216:35 pm
COU
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 49m
American Airlines
Sun 8/237:49 pm
ORD
-
COU
Nonstop1h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$249

Find flight deals from Columbia to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (COU) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$217
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$135
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$284

Good round-trip deal

$325 or less

Good one-way deal

$298 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($71 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to O'Hare Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbiaChicago

COU - ORD

COUORD

Columbia Regional

Thu 9/24

6:15 am-7:53 am

Nonstop1h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/27

9:00 am-10:39 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$227

ColumbiaChicago

COU - ORD

COUORD

Columbia Regional

Thu 9/10

11:17 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

9:20 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$227

ColumbiaChicago

COU - ORD

COUORD

Columbia Regional

Thu 8/27

6:15 am-7:54 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/31

9:20 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$227

ColumbiaChicago

COU - ORD

COUORD

Columbia Regional

Sat 8/15

6:15 am-7:54 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/18

12:50 pm-2:30 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$227
Quickest round-trip

ColumbiaChicago

COU - ORD

COUORD

Columbia Regional

Wed 8/12

6:15 am-7:54 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/16

8:40 am-10:14 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$251

ColumbiaChicago

COU - ORD

COUORD

Columbia Regional

Thu 8/13

6:15 am-7:54 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/19

8:40 am-10:16 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$297

ColumbiaChicago

COU - ORD

COUORD

Columbia Regional

Wed 9/2

10:55 am-12:38 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

9:20 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$297

ColumbiaChicago

COU - ORD

COUORD

Columbia Regional

Thu 8/20

10:55 am-12:38 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/23

8:40 am-10:16 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$309

ColumbiaChicago

COU - ORD

COUORD

Columbia Regional

Sat 8/8

8:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/12

8:40 am-10:14 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$310

ColumbiaChicago

COU - ORD

COUORD

Columbia Regional

Sun 8/9

10:49 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/17

8:40 am-10:14 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$310

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Deals found on 7/24

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbia to O'Hare Intl in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia, Missouri-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbia, Missouri-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia, Missouri-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia, Missouri-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Columbia, Missouri-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Columbia to O'Hare Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to O'Hare Intl from Columbia with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The price you pay for your flight from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 76 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $239). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $404). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from COU to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 25, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbia to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on July 18, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights typically cost between $246 and $352 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $217 on United Airlines (Aug 28-Aug 30).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated July 25, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,848 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbia to O'Hare Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    If you book a flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl from Columbia, you will be flying from Columbia Regional, which is the city’s only airport. Columbia Regional (COU) is located 11.1 mi from the center of Columbia. There are 9 flights from Columbia Regional to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    A quick flight from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport can take about 1h 38m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $227. The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is about 315 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($179), and United Airlines ($179) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Users have found that American Airlines is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Consider GoJet (95%), Qatar Airways (83%) or American Airlines (79%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $238. While the most popular route (Columbia Regional - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $227 on average, our data indicates $508 when flying from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbia to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbia to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbia to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbia to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $239). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $404). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Columbia to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to O'Hare Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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