Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Airport (COU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
You can choose from 48 weekly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Airport flights.
Your ORD to COU flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Travelling to Columbia (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a breeze with United. This popular airline offers direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Airport.
United tops the list for bookings on this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering ORD to COU flights, with 66.79% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Airport. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is a top stopover on the ORD to COU route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Airport (COU)
Right now, $434 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $459. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book one month before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ORD to COU.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from ORD to COU is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
70% of flights departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Chicago O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near ORD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Columbia Airport (COU)
Explore without limits with a Columbia Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Enterprise, National or Hertz and find adventure across Columbia and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Columbia Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Columbia Airport (COU)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Columbia. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Columbia, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 34ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORD to COU in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Columbia has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres south-east of Columbia, a trip to Memphis will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Elvis Presley’s Memphis, Graceland and National Civil Rights Museum.
Any trip to the United States wouldn't be as memorable without a stop in New South Memphis. Big River Crossing is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is around 483 kilometres south-east of Columbia.
