$174+ Cheap flights from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago (CHI)
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 7/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — CHI
Jun 5 — Jun 121
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Columbia to ChicagoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 6, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 6, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/176:25 am
CAE
- ORD
Nonstop2h 27m
United Airlines
Wed 6/241:55 pm
ORD
- CAE
Nonstop2h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 6/175:22 pm
CAE
- ORD
Nonstop2h 32m
American Airlines
Sat 6/208:45 pm
ORD
- CAE
Nonstop2h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/3![American Airlines logo]()
$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/176:01 pm
CAE
- MDW
1 stop5h 16m
Delta
Wed 6/246:00 am
MDW
- CAE
1 stop4h 13m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/176:40 am
CAE
- ORD
1 stop4h 33m
Delta
Wed 6/245:30 am
ORD
- CAE
1 stop4h 43m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 5/225:12 pm
CAE
- ORD
Nonstop2h 29m
American Airlines
Mon 5/257:42 pm
ORD
- CAE
Nonstop2h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/3![American Airlines logo]()
$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Thu 7/238:30 pm
CAE
- ORD
1 stop4h 31m
American Airlines
Mon 7/278:14 pm
ORD
- CAE
Nonstop2h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/5![American Airlines logo]()
$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 7/910:31 am
CAE
- ORD
1 stop4h 58m
United Airlines
Sat 7/1111:07 am
ORD
- CAE
1 stop7h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5![United Airlines logo]()
$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 7/175:13 pm
CAE
- ORD
Nonstop2h 31m
American Airlines
Sun 7/198:00 am
ORD
- CAE
1 stop5h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/1![American Airlines logo]()
$304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/226:40 am
CAE
- MDW
1 stop6h 16m
Delta
Mon 5/256:23 am
MDW
- CAE
1 stop5h 51m
Delta
Deal found 5/4![Delta logo]()
$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/223:54 pm
CAE
- ORD
1 stop5h 32m
Delta
Mon 5/258:10 am
ORD
- CAE
1 stop5h 57m
Delta
Deal found 5/2![Delta logo]()
$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/175:35 am
CAE
- MDW
1 stop5h 34m
Delta
Sat 6/206:00 am
MDW
- CAE
1 stop4h 13m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/236:01 pm
CAE
- ORD
1 stop6h 52m
Delta
Mon 7/275:30 am
ORD
- CAE
1 stop4h 37m
Delta
Deal found 5/5![Delta logo]()
$314
Best flights from Columbia to ChicagoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Columbia to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 6, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Columbia to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 6, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 6/176:25 am
CAE
- ORD
Nonstop2h 27m
United Airlines
Wed 6/241:55 pm
ORD
- CAE
Nonstop2h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2![United Airlines logo]()
$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/176:01 pm
CAE
- MDW
1 stop5h 16m
Delta
Wed 6/246:00 am
MDW
- CAE
1 stop4h 13m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/107:39 pm
CAE
- ORD
1 stop5h 14m
Delta
Mon 7/206:35 am
ORD
- CAE
1 stop5h 24m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/297:17 pm
CAE
- ORD
1 stop5h 42m
Delta
Mon 6/17:07 am
ORD
- CAE
1 stop7h 00m
Delta
Deal found 5/4![Delta logo]()
$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/244:05 pm
CAE
- ORD
1 stop7h 31m
Delta
Sun 7/266:35 am
ORD
- CAE
1 stop5h 24m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/237:39 pm
CAE
- ORD
1 stop5h 14m
Delta
Mon 7/275:30 am
ORD
- CAE
1 stop6h 29m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/125:35 am
CAE
- ORD
1 stop4h 03m
Delta
Sun 6/145:30 am
ORD
- CAE
1 stop6h 32m
Delta
Deal found 5/5![Delta logo]()
$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/305:40 am
CAE
- ORD
1 stop5h 03m
Delta
Mon 6/17:07 am
ORD
- CAE
1 stop5h 07m
Delta
Deal found 5/3![Delta logo]()
$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/177:39 pm
CAE
- ORD
1 stop5h 14m
Delta
Mon 7/206:35 am
ORD
- CAE
1 stop5h 24m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/117:01 am
CAE
- ORD
1 stop7h 13m
Delta
Mon 6/155:30 am
ORD
- CAE
1 stop4h 48m
Delta
Deal found 5/4![Delta logo]()
$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/115:35 am
CAE
- MDW
1 stop5h 34m
Delta
Thu 6/1811:05 am
MDW
- CAE
1 stop6h 46m
Delta
Deal found 5/4![Delta logo]()
$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/235:50 pm
CAE
- MDW
1 stop4h 19m
Delta
Tue 5/266:23 am
MDW
- CAE
1 stop5h 51m
Delta
Deal found 5/2![Delta logo]()
$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/224:05 pm
CAE
- ORD
1 stop7h 31m
Delta
Sun 8/26:35 am
ORD
- CAE
1 stop5h 24m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/315:50 pm
CAE
- MDW
1 stop4h 19m
Delta
Sun 6/76:00 am
MDW
- CAE
1 stop4h 18m
Delta
Deal found 5/3![Delta logo]()
$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/176:01 pm
CAE
- MDW
1 stop5h 14m
Delta
Sun 7/196:00 am
MDW
- CAE
1 stop4h 07m
Delta
Deal found 5/2![Delta logo]()
$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/65:50 pm
CAE
- MDW
1 stop4h 19m
Delta
Sun 6/76:00 am
MDW
- CAE
1 stop6h 02m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$409
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/115:35 am
CAE
- MDW
1 stop5h 34m
Delta
Mon 6/156:00 am
MDW
- CAE
1 stop4h 18m
Delta
Deal found 5/4![Delta logo]()
$479
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/176:40 am
CAE
- MDW
1 stop4h 29m
Delta
Sat 6/206:00 am
MDW
- CAE
1 stop4h 18m
Delta
Deal found 5/3![Delta logo]()
$574
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/2511:54 am
CAE
- MDW
1 stop4h 43m
Delta
Sun 8/26:00 am
MDW
- CAE
1 stop4h 07m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$588
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/226:01 pm
CAE
- MDW
1 stop5h 14m
Delta
Sun 8/26:00 am
MDW
- CAE
1 stop5h 59m
Delta
Deal found 5/5![Delta logo]()
$609
Last-minute flights from Columbia to ChicagoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Columbia to Chicago. Data last updated May 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Columbia to Chicago. Data last updated May 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 5/225:12 pm
CAE
- ORD
Nonstop2h 29m
American Airlines
Mon 5/257:42 pm
ORD
- CAE
Nonstop2h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/3![American Airlines logo]()
$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 5/225:12 pm
CAE
- ORD
Nonstop2h 29m
American Airlines
Fri 6/123:00 pm
ORD
- CAE
1 stop7h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/5![American Airlines logo]()
$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/226:40 am
CAE
- MDW
1 stop6h 16m
Delta
Mon 5/256:23 am
MDW
- CAE
1 stop5h 51m
Delta
Deal found 5/3![Delta logo]()
$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/223:54 pm
CAE
- ORD
1 stop5h 32m
Delta
Mon 5/258:10 am
ORD
- CAE
1 stop5h 57m
Delta
Deal found 5/2![Delta logo]()
$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/226:40 am
CAE
- MDW
1 stop6h 16m
Delta
Fri 6/126:00 am
MDW
- CAE
1 stop4h 18m
Delta
Deal found 5/5![Delta logo]()
$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Tue 6/26:10 am
CAE
- ORD
Nonstop2h 22m
American Airlines
Tue 6/91:45 pm
ORD
- CAE
Nonstop2h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2![American Airlines logo]()
$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/104:05 pm
CAE
- ORD
1 stop7h 29m
Delta
Sun 6/146:35 am
ORD
- CAE
1 stop5h 27m
Delta
Deal found 5/3![Delta logo]()
$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/176:25 am
CAE
- ORD
Nonstop2h 27m
United Airlines
Wed 6/241:55 pm
ORD
- CAE
Nonstop2h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 6/175:22 pm
CAE
- ORD
Nonstop2h 32m
American Airlines
Sat 6/208:45 pm
ORD
- CAE
Nonstop2h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/3![American Airlines logo]()
$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/176:01 pm
CAE
- MDW
1 stop5h 16m
Delta
Wed 6/246:00 am
MDW
- CAE
1 stop4h 13m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/176:40 am
CAE
- ORD
1 stop4h 33m
Delta
Wed 6/245:30 am
ORD
- CAE
1 stop4h 43m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/175:35 am
CAE
- MDW
1 stop5h 34m
Delta
Sat 6/206:00 am
MDW
- CAE
1 stop4h 13m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$314
One-way flights from Columbia to ChicagoSearch for one-way flight options from Columbia to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 6, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Columbia to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 6, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Sun 7/266:20 pm
CAE
- ORD
Nonstop2h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/5![American Airlines logo]()
$174
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/166:00 am
CAE
- ORD
Nonstop2h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/4![American Airlines logo]()
$204
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 8/122:29 pm
CAE
- ORD
Nonstop2h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3![United Airlines logo]()
$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/116:08 pm
CAE
- MDW
1 stop5h 28m
Delta
Deal found 5/5![Delta logo]()
$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/125:40 am
CAE
- ORD
1 stop4h 39m
Delta
Deal found 5/5![Delta logo]()
$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/106:08 pm
CAE
- MDW
1 stop5h 28m
Delta
Deal found 5/5![Delta logo]()
$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/105:40 am
CAE
- ORD
1 stop5h 24m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Tue 8/115:25 pm
CAE
- ORD
Nonstop2h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5![United Airlines logo]()
$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/123:50 pm
CAE
- MDW
1 stop7h 46m
Delta
Deal found 5/5![Delta logo]()
$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Thu 7/165:13 pm
CAE
- ORD
Nonstop2h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/5![American Airlines logo]()
$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/196:50 pm
CAE
- MDW
1 stop3h 55m
Delta
Deal found 5/4![Delta logo]()
$304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/266:50 pm
CAE
- ORD
1 stop6h 00m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$304
Find flight deals from Columbia to Chicago
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) 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 May 6, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $269 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $174 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $371 |
Good round-trip deal | $385 or less |
Good one-way deal | $285 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Chicago 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 May 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Chicago that are best for you.
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip
ColumbiaChicago
CAE - ORD
CAEORD
Columbia Metropolitan
Wed 6/17
6:25 am-7:52 am
Nonstop2h 27m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 6/24
1:55 pm-5:05 pm
Nonstop2h 10m
$269
ColumbiaChicago
CAE - MDW
CAEMDW
Columbia Metropolitan
Wed 6/17
6:01 pm-10:17 pm
1 stop5h 16m
Chicago Midway
Wed 6/24
6:00 am-11:13 am
1 stop4h 13m
$289
ColumbiaChicago
CAE - ORD
CAEORD
Columbia Metropolitan
Fri 7/10
7:39 pm-11:53 pm
1 stop5h 14m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 7/20
6:35 am-12:59 pm
1 stop5h 24m
$289
ColumbiaChicago
CAE - ORD
CAEORD
Columbia Metropolitan
Fri 5/29
7:17 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop5h 42m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 6/1
7:07 am-3:07 pm
1 stop7h 00m
$289
ColumbiaChicago
CAE - ORD
CAEORD
Columbia Metropolitan
Fri 7/24
4:05 pm-10:36 pm
1 stop7h 31m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 7/26
6:35 am-12:59 pm
1 stop5h 24m
$289
ColumbiaChicago
CAE - ORD
CAEORD
Columbia Metropolitan
Thu 7/23
7:39 pm-11:53 pm
1 stop5h 14m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 7/27
5:30 am-12:59 pm
1 stop6h 29m
$289
ColumbiaChicago
CAE - ORD
CAEORD
Columbia Metropolitan
Fri 6/12
5:35 am-8:38 am
1 stop4h 03m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 6/14
5:30 am-1:02 pm
1 stop6h 32m
$289
ColumbiaChicago
CAE - ORD
CAEORD
Columbia Metropolitan
Sat 5/30
5:40 am-9:43 am
1 stop5h 03m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 6/1
7:07 am-1:14 pm
1 stop5h 07m
$289
ColumbiaChicago
CAE - ORD
CAEORD
Columbia Metropolitan
Fri 7/17
7:39 pm-11:53 pm
1 stop5h 14m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 7/20
6:35 am-12:59 pm
1 stop5h 24m
$289
ColumbiaChicago
CAE - ORD
CAEORD
Columbia Metropolitan
Thu 6/11
7:01 am-1:14 pm
1 stop7h 13m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 6/15
5:30 am-11:18 am
1 stop4h 48m
$289
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Compare providers for flights from Columbia to Chicago
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbia to Chicago in May.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbia-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-Chicago 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-Chicago 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 Chicago
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Columbia with our price prediction graph.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbia to Chicago?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Columbia to Chicago, you should look to book at least 69 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia to Chicago?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Chicago (average of $108). Flying from Columbia to Chicago in May is currently the most expensive (average of $228). 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 CAE to CHI?
Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 6, 2026.
It’s typically best to fly out from Columbia to Chicago at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
Weekly flight availability from Columbia to Chicago
Explore weekly flight availability from Columbia to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 6, 2026.
The most flights from CAE to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbia to Chicago?
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 May 6, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Columbia to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayJoel,May 2026
ATL - JAX
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayJoel,May 2026
ATL - JAX
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayJoel,May 2026
ATL - JAX
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayJoel,May 2026
ATL - JAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$218 | Average$391 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$228 | Average$365 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$234 | Average$419 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |