Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Columbia (COU) from $105

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
CHI — COU
sep. 26 — oct. 31

The best prices from Chicago to Columbia Regional are usually found in April or May, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Chicago (CHI) to Columbia (COU)

All the information you need to plan the best CHI to COU flight in 2023: compare Chicago to Columbia flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Columbia.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Round-trip from

$370

One-way from

$105
High demand for flights, 30% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 42% potential price drop
From Chicago (CHI) to Columbia Regional
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Columbia Regional

CHI - COU

Price

$370 - $658

COU

Temperature

30.2 - 77 °F

COU

Rainfall

1.9 - 5 inches

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

Wednesday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Chicago to Columbia, Missouri. 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 Columbia, Missouri.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 23 days in advance, which can save you up to 39% on flights from Chicago to Columbia, Missouri compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 23 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $419. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $560.

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

Flights from Chicago to Columbia, Missouri lean towards being more expensive in January. Prices are generally better when you fly from Chicago to Columbia, Missouri in April, with the cheapest ticket starting at $199.

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

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

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$219 - $759

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Price

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Regional

ORD - COU

ORDCOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 11/29

Nonstop1h 33m

Columbia Regional

sáb. 12/2

Nonstop1h 32m

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Regional

ORD - COU

ORDCOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 11/29

Nonstop1h 26m

Columbia Regional

sáb. 12/2

1 stop5h 46m

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Regional

ORD - COU

ORDCOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 11/29

1 stop7h 05m

Columbia Regional

sáb. 12/2

1 stop5h 12m

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Regional

ORD - COU

ORDCOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 3/8

Nonstop1h 25m

Columbia Regional

dom. 3/10

Nonstop1h 25m

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Regional

ORD - COU

ORDCOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 3/8

1 stop40h 37m

Columbia Regional

dom. 3/10

Nonstop1h 24m

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Regional

ORD - COU

ORDCOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 11/29

2 stops13h 07m

Columbia Regional

sáb. 12/2

1 stop5h 12m

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Regional

ORD - COU

ORDCOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 3/8

Nonstop1h 24m

Columbia Regional

dom. 3/10

2 stops25h 54m

Chicago O'Hare IntlColumbia Regional

ORD - COU

ORDCOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 3/8

2 stops17h 42m

Columbia Regional

dom. 3/10

1 stop6h 44m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

My flight was delayed… and I only found out about it a few hours (2am) before the supposed departure, it was delayed so much that I had to switch my flight to another airport.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

My flight was delayed… and I only found out about it a few hours (2am) before the supposed departure, it was delayed so much that I had to switch my flight to another airport.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Chicago to Columbia flights.

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

For a flight from Chicago to Columbia, you will be flying into Columbia Regional. Columbia Regional (COU) is just 11.1 mi from the center of the city. Columbia Regional is the only Columbia airport and it handles 3 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 1 airline has flights to Columbia Regional from Chicago on a regular basis.

Can I find flights from Chicago to Columbia, Missouri for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Columbia, Missouri for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $219, but on average you can expect to pay $450.

Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Columbia, Missouri for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 5 direct flights from Chicago to Columbia, Missouri under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to Columbia, Missouri is less than $345.

Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Columbia, Missouri for under $500?

There are currently 8+ open flights from Chicago to Columbia, Missouri within the next 7 days for less than $500.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Columbia, Missouri round-trip from $219. American Airlines is priced at 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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 Chicago to Columbia, Missouri on time: Air Wisconsin (71%), Qatar Airways (71%), American Airlines (70%).

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

While on average a flight from Chicago to Columbia, Missouri is generally $307, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $134. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbia Regional), you can expect to pay $178 for that flight.

What does ORD to COU mean?

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbia Regional Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a ORD to COU flight. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

Top airline flying from Chicago to Columbia

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Chicago to Columbia choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$239Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Chicago to Columbia

See what time of day planes typically take off from Chicago to Columbia
1%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
0%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
47%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
52%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Columbia

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Chicago to Columbia
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