How long is the flight from Chicago to Columbia?

A quick flight from Chicago to Columbia can take about 2h 15m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $209. The distance from Chicago to Columbia is about 666 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Columbia round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Columbia is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $209 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $213 and $228 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Columbia one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $99. Spirit Airlines flights start at $140 while deals on Delta start at $153 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Columbia?

On average you can expect to pay $352 for a flight from Chicago to Columbia. The cheapest flight overall is $209 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbia Metropolitan) is currently priced at $180.

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Columbia?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Columbia are Air New Zealand (65%), SkyWest Airlines (61%) and United Airlines (61%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Columbia?

Before booking your flight from Chicago to Columbia check out the most popular airlines for this route: United Airlines, American Airlines or Delta.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Chicago-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Chicago-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Most people fly into Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) if they book a flight to Columbia from Chicago. On average, Metropolitan has 4 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 3 airlines. Columbia Metropolitan is conveniently located just 6.5 mi from Columbia’s city center.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Columbia?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Columbia?

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

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Columbia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Chicago to Columbia flights typically cost between $310 and $458 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $153 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 28-Feb 1).

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 21, 2025.

Sat 12/279:05 pmORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 21mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/137:36 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$274

Tue 12/306:07 amORD - CAE

1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines

Fri 2/137:00 amCAE - ORD

1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$284

Tue 12/306:07 amORD - CAE

1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/26:09 amCAE - ORD

1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$334

Thu 12/258:03 amORD - CAE

1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/297:05 amCAE - ORD

1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$339

Tue 12/309:05 pmORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 21mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/26:20 amCAE - ORD

Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$354

Wed 12/319:05 pmORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 21mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/46:20 amCAE - ORD

Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$375

Thu 12/2510:36 amORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 19mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/306:20 amCAE - ORD

Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$379

Fri 12/264:07 pmORD - CAE

1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/313:59 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$399

Tue 12/3010:36 amORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 19mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/46:20 amCAE - ORD

Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$409

Wed 12/249:50 amMDW - CAE

1 stop6h 06mDelta

Thu 1/15:36 pmCAE - MDW

1 stop5h 46mDelta

Deal found 12/19

$724

Sat 12/274:25 pmMDW - CAE

1 stop6h 13mDelta

Tue 12/306:00 amCAE - MDW

1 stop4h 05mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$1,179

Best flights from Chicago to Columbia
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Columbia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 21, 2025.

Thu 1/2910:45 amORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/12:37 pmCAE - ORD

Nonstop2h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$209

Thu 1/225:15 amORD - CAE

1 stop8h 03mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/253:08 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop21h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$210

Sun 2/86:05 amORD - CAE

1 stop4h 29mAmerican Airlines

Sun 2/157:00 amCAE - ORD

1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$229

Fri 1/3012:15 pmORD - CAE

1 stop8h 13mDelta

Mon 2/23:13 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop6h 47mDelta

Deal found 12/19

$229

Mon 1/191:12 pmORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/258:00 amCAE - ORD

Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$209

Thu 1/86:10 amMDW - CAE

2 stops10h 28mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/1112:20 pmCAE - MDW

1 stop11h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$226

Fri 1/163:48 pmORD - CAE

1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/196:00 amCAE - ORD

1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$229

Wed 1/286:00 amMDW - CAE

1 stop4h 58mDelta

Sat 1/315:06 pmCAE - MDW

1 stop6h 16mDelta

Deal found 12/19

$229

Thu 1/226:07 pmORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/252:37 pmCAE - ORD

Nonstop2h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$209

Fri 1/306:14 pmMDW - CAE

1 stop4h 31mDelta

Mon 2/26:59 pmCAE - MDW

1 stop4h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/19

$229

Fri 1/166:07 pmORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/192:37 pmCAE - ORD

Nonstop2h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$209

Thu 1/2210:48 amMDW - CAE

1 stop4h 30mDelta

Sun 1/256:50 amCAE - MDW

1 stop4h 03mDelta

Deal found 12/19

$229

Fri 1/161:12 pmORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/235:07 pmCAE - ORD

Nonstop2h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$209

Thu 1/2912:48 pmMDW - CAE

1 stop4h 22mDelta

Sat 1/315:35 amCAE - MDW

1 stop5h 18mDelta

Deal found 12/19

$229

Fri 1/306:14 pmMDW - CAE

1 stop4h 31mDelta

Sat 1/3112:45 pmCAE - MDW

1 stop3h 53mDelta

Deal found 12/19

$229

Wed 1/286:00 amMDW - CAE

1 stop4h 58mDelta

Mon 2/26:59 pmCAE - MDW

1 stop4h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/19

$229

Thu 1/2910:48 amMDW - CAE

1 stop6h 22mDelta

Mon 2/26:59 pmCAE - MDW

1 stop4h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/19

$229

Thu 1/2910:48 amMDW - CAE

1 stop6h 22mDelta

Sun 2/16:59 pmCAE - MDW

1 stop4h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/19

$229

Thu 1/86:45 amMDW - CAE

1 stop4h 13mDelta

Sun 1/115:35 amCAE - MDW

1 stop5h 52mDelta

Deal found 12/18

$274

Fri 1/166:45 amMDW - CAE

1 stop4h 13mDelta

Fri 1/235:06 pmCAE - MDW

1 stop6h 16mDelta

Deal found 12/19

$304

Last-minute flights from Chicago to Columbia
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Columbia. Data last updated December 21, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 1/85:15 amORD - CAE

1 stop11h 23mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/116:28 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop17h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$220

Thu 1/86:10 amMDW - CAE

2 stops10h 28mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/1112:20 pmCAE - MDW

1 stop11h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$226

Thu 1/86:45 amMDW - CAE

1 stop4h 13mDelta

Sun 1/115:35 amCAE - MDW

1 stop5h 52mDelta

Deal found 12/18

$274

Fri 1/166:07 pmORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/232:49 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$219

Fri 1/1612:15 pmORD - CAE

1 stop8h 13mDelta

Fri 1/235:06 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop4h 58mDelta

Deal found 12/19

$229

Sun 1/187:20 amORD - CAE

1 stop9h 18mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/253:08 pmCAE - ORD

2 stops24h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$217

Thu 1/226:07 pmORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/252:37 pmCAE - ORD

Nonstop2h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$209

Thu 1/225:15 amORD - CAE

1 stop8h 03mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/253:08 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop21h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$210

Wed 1/285:32 pmORD - CAE

1 stop19h 46mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/13:08 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop21h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$153

Wed 1/286:00 amMDW - CAE

1 stop4h 58mDelta

Mon 2/26:59 pmCAE - MDW

1 stop4h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/19

$229

Thu 1/295:15 amORD - CAE

1 stop8h 03mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/13:08 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop21h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$190

Thu 1/2910:45 amORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/17:30 pmCAE - ORD

1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$230

One-way flights from Chicago to Columbia
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Columbia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 21, 2025.

Thu 1/155:15 amORD - CAE

1 stop11h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$79

Sat 1/175:32 pmORD - CAE

1 stop23h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$85

Sat 1/178:22 amMDW - CAE

2 stops32h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$128

Fri 1/1610:41 pmORD - CAE

3 stops41h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$185

Thu 1/16:33 pmMDW - CAE

2 stops36h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$206

Thu 1/19:09 pmORD - CAE

2 stops39h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$217

Mon 2/2312:46 pmMDW - CAE

1 stop6h 41mDelta

Deal found 12/19

$222

Thu 1/1510:45 amORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$223

Fri 1/169:09 pmMDW - CAE

3 stops43h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$226

Sat 1/105:30 amORD - CAE

1 stop5h 28mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$233

Sat 1/106:45 amMDW - CAE

1 stop4h 13mDelta

Deal found 12/19

$233

Fri 1/1610:45 amORD - CAE

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$258

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$153 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$79 (Mytrip)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$478
Good round-trip deal	$297 or less
Good one-way deal	$350 or less

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

10:45 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 2/1

2:37 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$209

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

1:12 pm-4:26 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/25

8:00 am-9:36 am

Nonstop2h 36m

$209

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

6:07 pm-9:21 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/25

2:37 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$209

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

6:07 pm-9:21 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 1/19

2:37 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$209

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

1:12 pm-4:26 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 1/23

5:07 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$209

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

5:15 am-2:18 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/25

3:08 pm-11:22 am

1 stop21h 14m

$210

ChicagoColumbia

MDW - CAE

MDWCAE

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/8

6:10 am-5:38 pm

2 stops10h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/11

12:20 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop11h 39m

$226

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

6:05 am-11:34 am

1 stop4h 29m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 2/15

7:00 am-12:13 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$229

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

12:15 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/2

3:13 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$229

ChicagoColumbia

ORD - CAE

ORDCAE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

3:48 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 1/19

6:00 am-10:52 am

1 stop5h 52m

$229

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Chicago-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Chicago-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Columbia

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Columbia?

Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Columbia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Columbia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Columbia (average of $51). Flying from Chicago to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $161). 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 CHI to CAE?

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Columbia in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Columbia

The most flights from CHI to CAE are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Columbia?

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Columbia, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,021 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,021 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,021 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,099 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,021 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,021 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from Chicago?
Most people fly into Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) if they book a flight to Columbia from Chicago. On average, Metropolitan has 4 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 3 airlines. Columbia Metropolitan is conveniently located just 6.5 mi from Columbia’s city center.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Columbia?
A quick flight from Chicago to Columbia can take about 2h 15m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $209. The distance from Chicago to Columbia is about 666 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Columbia round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Columbia is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $209 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $213 and $228 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Columbia one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $99. Spirit Airlines flights start at $140 while deals on Delta start at $153 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Columbia?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Columbia are Air New Zealand (65%), SkyWest Airlines (61%) and United Airlines (61%).
What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Columbia?
On average you can expect to pay $352 for a flight from Chicago to Columbia. The cheapest flight overall is $209 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbia Metropolitan) is currently priced at $180.
Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Columbia 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 Chicago to Columbia?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Columbia (average of $51). Flying from Chicago to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $161). 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 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Columbia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$212	Average$383	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$213	Average$355	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$228	Average$311	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan are usually found in July or January, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Columbia

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 21, 2025.