Travelling from Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): What you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) departing from either of these.
Hop on a direct Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Columbia is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Chicago. Columbia Metropolitan Airport is located in Columbia.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer to head out later, hop on the last flight with United Airlines at 6:30pm. Choose the first ORD to CAE departure operated by United Airlines at 11am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
Your flight from Chicago to CAE won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) depart from this terminal.
When departing from ORD, you can take a direct flight from Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan Airport with United Airlines.
United Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from ORD to CAE.
With 75.65% of services landing on schedule, United Airlines is the top on-time carrier on this route.
Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to O'Hare International Airport:
74.85% of flights departing from O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on time.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is around 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Chicago to CAE flight? Check in to a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77.88%.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to arrive by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance record of RFD is 76.19%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
Consider booking a hotel close to CAE if you're catching a late flight from Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Grab a Columbia Metropolitan Airport rental car and discover Columbia and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Budget and Enterprise are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight.
CAE is located at 125-A Summer Lake.
Getting from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to central Columbia
Central Columbia is around 10 kilometres from Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is $165. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $293. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book three months before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Chicago to CAE.
The best month for scoring cheap Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Columbia. August is when most people book flights from Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Book a Chicago to CAE plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Columbia to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Columbia
Start your Columbia trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
African American History Monument and Martin Luther King Jr. Park are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Columbia itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at 701 Centre for Contmporary Art.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Columbia, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey about 145 kilometres north to Charlotte to check off its top attractions. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 306 kilometres north-east of Columbia, Raleigh is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.
