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The cheapest and fastest flights from Chicago, IL to Columbia, SC

Showing times and prices for Aug 05

Cheapest price

€222

Average price

€367

Fastest journey

2 h 7 m

Average duration

2 h 13 m

Flights per day

58

Distance

1047 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Chicago, IL to Columbia, SC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Columbia, SC will cost around €367 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €222.

Fast flights

Of the 58 flights that leave Chicago, IL for Columbia, SC onWed, Aug 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Aug 05 the direct flights cover the 1047 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .

On Wed, Aug 05 the longest flights will take 2 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • envoy airAA4112
    1:28 PM2h07
    O'Hare International Airport
    4:35 PMColumbia Metropolitan Airport
    €2221One-way
    0 transfers
  • envoy airAA4275
    8:45 PM2h10
    O'Hare International Airport
    11:55 PMColumbia Metropolitan Airport
    €2221One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA3214+piedmont airlinesAA5871
    5:49 PM4h10
    O'Hare International Airport
    10:59 PMColumbia Metropolitan Airport
    €2311One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA2842+piedmont airlinesAA5957
    5:05 AM6h14
    O'Hare International Airport
    12:19 PMColumbia Metropolitan Airport
    €2311One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA1784+piedmont airlinesAA6047
    6:49 AM5h35
    O'Hare International Airport
    1:24 PMColumbia Metropolitan Airport
    €2311One-way
    1 transfer

Journey information

Overview: Chicago, IL to Columbia, SC flight

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Flights from Chicago, IL to Columbia, SC depart on average 30 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €198 but you can travel from only €125 by train.

There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:10. The fastest flight covers the 650 miles (1047 km) distance in 2h 1m. February is the cheapest month to fly.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €125
Distance
650 miles (1047 km)
Average flight duration
3h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
€198
Flights per day
30
Direct flights
2
Fastest flight
2h 1m
First flight
5:00 AM
Last flight
10:10 PM
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Best time to book
14 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €125

Live departures

Chicago, IL to Columbia, SC flight times

The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to Columbia, SC flights for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
American AirlinesAA3280+piedmont airlinesAA60431:17 PM O'Hare International Airport
5h48
8:05 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA1675+psa airlinesAA51081:20 PM O'Hare International Airport
4h48
7:08 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA2759 · UA41911:30 PM O'Hare International Airport
20h09
10:39 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
envoy airAA41831:34 PM O'Hare International Airport
2h09
4:43 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport0 transfersDirect
UnitedUA45231:55 PM O'Hare International Airport
2h10
5:05 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport0 transfersDirect
UnitedUA2329 · UA41912:25 PM O'Hare International Airport
19h14
10:39 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2769+psa airlinesAA55542:54 PM O'Hare International Airport
6h44
10:38 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA3050+Republic AirlinesAA46672:59 PM O'Hare International Airport
6h43
10:42 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA2437 · UA42883:53 PM O'Hare International Airport
21h23
2:16 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA2437 · UA48183:53 PM O'Hare International Airport
17h03
9:56 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA2171 · UA41913:57 PM O'Hare International Airport
17h42
10:39 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2086+Republic AirlinesAA46674:30 PM O'Hare International Airport
5h12
10:42 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA485 · UA41914:31 PM O'Hare International Airport
17h08
10:39 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA1683+piedmont airlinesAA57914:45 PM O'Hare International Airport
6h13
11:58 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2917+piedmont airlinesAA57915:45 PM O'Hare International Airport
5h13
11:58 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA44785:55 PM O'Hare International Airport
2h21
9:16 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport0 transfersDirect
UnitedUA2202 · UA42886:12 PM O'Hare International Airport
19h04
2:16 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA2202 · UA43646:12 PM O'Hare International Airport
23h57
7:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA2202 · UA48186:12 PM O'Hare International Airport
14h44
9:56 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA636 · UA41916:15 PM O'Hare International Airport
15h24
10:39 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA534 · UA41916:28 PM O'Hare International Airport
15h11
10:39 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA689+piedmont airlinesAA57916:47 PM O'Hare International Airport
4h11
11:58 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA759 · UA41918:07 PM O'Hare International Airport
13h32
10:39 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
envoy airAA42758:30 PM O'Hare International Airport
2h10
11:40 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, August 5
American AirlinesAA2970+piedmont airlinesAA61325:00 AM O'Hare International Airport
6h09
12:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2842+piedmont airlinesAA59575:05 AM O'Hare International Airport
6h14
12:19 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA2617 · UA6242 · UA42886:00 AM O'Hare International Airport
7h16
2:16 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport2 transfers
UnitedUA2295 · UA1691 · UA42886:00 AM O'Hare International Airport
7h16
2:16 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport2 transfers
American AirlinesAA2896+psa airlinesAA54376:00 AM O'Hare International Airport
6h34
1:34 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA1689 · UA42886:30 AM O'Hare International Airport
6h46
2:16 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA1689 · UA43646:30 AM O'Hare International Airport
11h39
7:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA1784+piedmont airlinesAA59576:49 AM O'Hare International Airport
4h30
12:19 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA1784+piedmont airlinesAA60476:49 AM O'Hare International Airport
5h35
1:24 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2723+Republic AirlinesAA45067:00 AM O'Hare International Airport
6h38
2:38 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA563 · UA41917:10 AM O'Hare International Airport
26h29
10:39 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA45287:10 AM O'Hare International Airport
2h18
10:28 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport0 transfersDirect
American AirlinesAA411+piedmont airlinesAA59587:30 AM O'Hare International Airport
7h01
3:31 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA411+piedmont airlinesAA59577:30 AM O'Hare International Airport
3h49
12:19 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA411+piedmont airlinesAA60477:30 AM O'Hare International Airport
4h54
1:24 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA2092 · UA3688 · UA43648:00 AM O'Hare International Airport
10h09
7:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport2 transfers
American AirlinesAA386+Republic AirlinesAA45068:00 AM O'Hare International Airport
5h38
2:38 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA2277 · UA42888:40 AM O'Hare International Airport
4h36
2:16 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA2277 · UA43648:40 AM O'Hare International Airport
9h29
7:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA2301 · UA41918:40 AM O'Hare International Airport
24h59
10:39 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA2301 · UA1992 · UA43648:40 AM O'Hare International Airport
9h29
7:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport2 transfers
American AirlinesAA2080+piedmont airlinesAA59588:54 AM O'Hare International Airport
5h37
3:31 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA709 · UA3688 · UA43649:00 AM O'Hare International Airport
9h09
7:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport2 transfers
American AirlinesAA3103+psa airlinesAA50959:56 AM O'Hare International Airport
7h20
6:16 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA669 · UA3688 · UA436410:03 AM O'Hare International Airport
8h06
7:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport2 transfers
UnitedUA1856 · UA1992 · UA436410:51 AM O'Hare International Airport
7h18
7:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport2 transfers
UnitedUA1856 · UA419110:51 AM O'Hare International Airport
22h48
10:39 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA1187+psa airlinesAA509510:53 AM O'Hare International Airport
6h23
6:16 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA1775 · UA3688 · UA436411:00 AM O'Hare International Airport
7h09
7:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport2 transfers
UnitedUA1869 · UA436411:07 AM O'Hare International Airport
7h02
7:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA1743+piedmont airlinesAA588211:40 AM O'Hare International Airport
4h59
5:39 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA3193+piedmont airlinesAA587211:53 AM O'Hare International Airport
4h25
5:18 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA3193+piedmont airlinesAA595911:53 AM O'Hare International Airport
6h24
7:17 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA606 · UA419112:16 PM O'Hare International Airport
21h23
10:39 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport1 transfer

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FAQs: Chicago, IL to Columbia, SC Flight

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to Columbia, SC by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Columbia, SC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap plane tickets from Chicago, IL to Columbia, SC can start from as little as €198 when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Chicago, IL to Columbia, SC is €277 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by plane from Chicago, IL to Columbia, SC is 2h 1m to travel the 650 miles (1047 km) long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest flight from Chicago, IL to Columbia, SC leaves at 5:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from Chicago, IL to Columbia, SC leaves at 10:10 PM.
Flights from Chicago, IL to Columbia, SC generally leave from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Columbia Metropolitan Airport.O'Hare International Airport is 1 miles (3 km) away from Chicago, IL city centre and Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 2 miles (4 km) from Columbia, SC city centre.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Chicago, IL and Columbia, SC including taking a train and flight.
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.
The currency used in the United States is the US Dollar (USD). For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially credit and debit cards, while cash is useful for small purchases or places that do not accept cards.
In Columbia, SC, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing and vehicle break-ins, especially in crowded or tourist-heavy areas. Common scams include overcharging by unofficial taxi or rideshare drivers and fraudulent ticket sales for local events. It's advisable to use licensed transportation services and avoid displaying valuables openly to reduce risk.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular airports from Chicago, IL to Columbia, SC

Most Chicago, IL to Columbia, SC flights use the O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Chicago, IL and Columbia, SC airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.

Departure airports in Chicago
Arrival airports in Columbia

Which Chicago, IL airport do flights to Columbia, SC leave from?

Flights from Chicago, IL to Columbia, SC depart from O'Hare International Airport. The airport is 2 miles (4 km) from Chicago, IL city centre at 10000 W O'Hare Ave, Chicago, IL 60666, USA.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)10000 W O'Hare Ave, Chicago, IL 60666, USAWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to O'Hare International Airport from Chicago city centre

O'Hare International Airport is 3 km from Chicago city centre. Public transport options include:

SubwayBlue Line · 1h 7m · €5 · every ~23 min

O'Hare International Airport airport facilities and services

O'Hare International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and intertiol. Top options include Tortas Frontera and Publican Tavern.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout all terminals.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at O'Hare International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at O'Hare International Airport: Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at O'Hare International Airport: Elevators, ramps, toilets.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotels such as Hilton Chicago O'Hare are located on airport grounds, with others like the Hyatt Regency nearby..

More about O'Hare International Airport

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