Cheap flights from Columbia (COU) to Chicago (CHI) from $253

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
COU — CHI
apr. 30 — maj 71

The best prices from Columbia Regional to Chicago are usually found in August or April, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (COU) to Chicago (CHI). 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 april 25, 2024.

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$364

Round-trip from

$222
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 11% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in April 2024
From Columbia Regional to Chicago (CHI)

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago?

Flights from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago are found to be more expensive on Wednesday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chicago.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago?

Find a great deal and save up to 101% by booking at least 41 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $400.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago?

Flights from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago lean towards being more expensive in November. Prices are generally better when you fly from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago in August, with the cheapest ticket starting at $333.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago (COU - CHI)?

When flying from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight at noon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Columbia to Chicago

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Columbia and Chicago. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated april 25, 2024.
ons. 5/226:09 amCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
ons. 5/2910:19 amORD - COU
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$365
ons. 5/226:09 amCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
ons. 5/295:00 amORD - COU
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$374
lør. 5/253:04 pmCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
søn. 5/268:15 pmORD - COU
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$375
lør. 5/253:04 pmCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
søn. 5/2610:35 amORD - COU
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$384
fre. 6/216:17 pmCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 23mAmerican Airlines
søn. 6/239:45 amORD - COU
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$385
tir. 6/412:53 pmCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
tor. 6/64:29 pmORD - COU
Nonstop1h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$390
fre. 8/166:17 amCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 28mAmerican Airlines
man. 8/197:09 amORD - COU
1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$394
tir. 6/45:53 pmCOU - ORD
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
tor. 6/64:29 pmORD - COU
Nonstop1h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$399
søn. 9/16:07 pmCOU - ORD
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
søn. 9/85:19 amORD - COU
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$404

Cheap Columbia to Chicago flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Columbia to Chicago specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Prices were last updated on april 25, 2024.
ons. 5/226:09 amCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
ons. 5/2910:19 amORD - COU
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$365
ons. 5/226:09 amCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
ons. 5/295:00 amORD - COU
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$374
lør. 5/253:04 pmCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
søn. 5/268:15 pmORD - COU
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$375
lør. 5/253:04 pmCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
søn. 5/2610:35 amORD - COU
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$384
ons. 5/156:09 amCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
tir. 5/2110:19 amORD - COU
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$385
lør. 5/1112:53 pmCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
tir. 5/2110:19 amORD - COU
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$394
lør. 5/115:53 pmCOU - ORD
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
tir. 5/2110:19 amORD - COU
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$404
lør. 5/113:04 pmCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
tir. 5/1410:19 amORD - COU
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$405
ons. 5/225:53 pmCOU - ORD
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
ons. 5/296:25 amORD - COU
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$409

Columbia to Chicago 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Columbia and Chicago in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated april 25, 2024.
ons. 5/226:09 amCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
ons. 5/2910:19 amORD - COU
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$365
ons. 5/226:09 amCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
ons. 5/295:00 amORD - COU
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$374
lør. 5/253:04 pmCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
søn. 5/268:15 pmORD - COU
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$375
lør. 5/253:04 pmCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
søn. 5/2610:35 amORD - COU
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$384
fre. 6/216:17 pmCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 23mAmerican Airlines
søn. 6/239:45 amORD - COU
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$385
tir. 6/412:53 pmCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
tor. 6/64:29 pmORD - COU
Nonstop1h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$390
fre. 8/166:17 amCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 28mAmerican Airlines
man. 8/197:09 amORD - COU
1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$394
tir. 6/45:53 pmCOU - ORD
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
tor. 6/64:29 pmORD - COU
Nonstop1h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$399
søn. 9/16:07 pmCOU - ORD
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
søn. 9/85:19 amORD - COU
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$404

Non-stop flights to Chicago from Columbia

Discover non-stop flight options from Columbia to Chicago. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated april 25, 2024.
lør. 8/311:55 amCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 28mAmerican Airlines
lør. 8/34:29 pmORD - COU
Nonstop1h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$359
ons. 5/226:09 amCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
ons. 5/2910:19 amORD - COU
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$365
lør. 5/253:04 pmCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
søn. 5/268:15 pmORD - COU
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$375
fre. 6/216:17 pmCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 23mAmerican Airlines
søn. 6/239:45 amORD - COU
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$385
tir. 6/412:53 pmCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
tor. 6/64:29 pmORD - COU
Nonstop1h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$390
lør. 5/1112:53 pmCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
tir. 5/2110:19 amORD - COU
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$394
lør. 5/113:04 pmCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
tir. 5/141:15 pmORD - COU
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$405
tor. 5/306:09 amCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
fre. 5/311:15 pmORD - COU
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$415
tor. 5/93:04 pmCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
ons. 5/2910:19 amORD - COU
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$430

One-way flights to Chicago from Columbia

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tor. 5/912:53 pmCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$253
tor. 5/912:13 pmCOU - ORD
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$262
man. 5/135:53 pmCOU - ORD
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$426
søn. 5/125:53 pmCOU - ORD
1 stop26h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$465
lør. 5/115:53 pmCOU - ORD
2 stops13h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$469
tir. 5/1412:13 pmCOU - ORD
2 stops7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$487
tor. 5/97:10 amCOU - ORD
2 stops9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$522
man. 5/135:53 pmCOU - ORD
2 stops15h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$579

Find flights from Columbia to Chicago within your budget

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Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$365 - $404

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Columbia RegionalChicago O'Hare Intl

COU - ORD

COUORD

Columbia Regional

ons. 5/22

Nonstop1h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ons. 5/29

Nonstop1h 24m

$365

Columbia RegionalChicago O'Hare Intl

COU - ORD

COUORD

Columbia Regional

ons. 5/22

Nonstop1h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ons. 5/29

1 stop7h 23m

$374

Columbia RegionalChicago O'Hare Intl

COU - ORD

COUORD

Columbia Regional

lør. 5/25

Nonstop1h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

søn. 5/26

Nonstop1h 24m

$375

Columbia RegionalChicago O'Hare Intl

COU - ORD

COUORD

Columbia Regional

lør. 5/25

Nonstop1h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

søn. 5/26

1 stop6h 44m

$384

Columbia RegionalChicago O'Hare Intl

COU - ORD

COUORD

Columbia Regional

fre. 6/21

Nonstop1h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

søn. 6/23

Nonstop1h 30m

$385

Columbia RegionalChicago O'Hare Intl

COU - ORD

COUORD

Columbia Regional

tir. 6/4

Nonstop1h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

tor. 6/6

Nonstop1h 17m

$390

Columbia RegionalChicago O'Hare Intl

COU - ORD

COUORD

Columbia Regional

fre. 8/16

Nonstop1h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

man. 8/19

1 stop4h 56m

$394

Columbia RegionalChicago O'Hare Intl

COU - ORD

COUORD

Columbia Regional

tir. 6/4

1 stop5h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

tor. 6/6

Nonstop1h 17m

$399

Columbia RegionalChicago O'Hare Intl

COU - ORD

COUORD

Columbia Regional

søn. 9/1

1 stop5h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

søn. 9/8

1 stop6h 46m

$404

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When is the best time to book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbia to Chicago. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago is 40 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago?

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbia, Missouri to Chicago flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Chicago by month

Plan your trip from Columbia to Chicago by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Columbia to Chicago is currently $433 while a round-trip flight costs $386. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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.

January

$248

February

$245

March

$280

April

$273

May

$282

June

$356

July

$336

August

$276

September

$258

October

$248

November

$270

December

$248

Temperature and rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated april 25, 2024.
7.3
Good
14,898 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The extra cost of first class was not worth it.

7.3
Good
14,898 reviews
7.3
Good
14,898 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The extra cost of first class was not worth it.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Columbia to Chicago?

    Most people fly from Columbia Regional (COU) if they book a flight from Columbia to Chicago. On average, Columbia Regional has 3 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 1 airline. Columbia Regional is conveniently located just 11.1 mi from Columbia’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $365, but on average you can expect to pay $408.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 13 direct flights from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago is less than $421.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($365), offers the cheapest pricing from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago. American Airlines is currently priced 9% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago on time: Envoy Air (91%), Qatar Airways (91%), American Airlines (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago is $235. On average you can expect to pay $471. The most popular route, (Columbia Regional - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $365.

  • What does COU to ORD mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Columbia Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a COU to ORD flight. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Chicago that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Columbia to Chicago flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Columbia to Chicago with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Columbia to Chicago flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbia to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Chicago that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Columbia to Chicago offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Columbia to Chicago?

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  • How recently were the Columbia, Missouri to Chicago flight deals updated?

    The Columbia, Missouri to Chicago flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/24.

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