Flying from Chicago to Columbia Regional Airport (COU): What you need to know
Get your trip planning underway by checking out the most convenient place to catch your flight from Chicago to Columbia Regional Airport (COU). Explore the options for leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), the city's main airports.
The average duration of a direct Chicago to Columbia Regional Airport flight is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Columbia Regional Airport is located in Columbia. The city's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Chicago.
The most popular route is from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU), with 17 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from ORD to COU is the 8am American Airlines option. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the final departure is at 8:20pm with American Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to COU, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) take off from this terminal.
American Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Chicago to Columbia Regional Airport taking off from ORD.
American Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from ORD to COU.
With 68.7% of services arriving as planned, American Airlines is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality 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 by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, data shows 74.85% of flights complete their journey on time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can get to MDW from the centre of Chicago in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
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Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The trip to RFD from central Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
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The on-time performance rate of RFD is 76.19%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
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COU is located at Route 1.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
Rs57,624 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Columbia Regional Airport. Return flights start from Rs49,343. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book one month before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Chicago to COU.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Chicago to Columbia Regional Airport (COU). July is when most people visit Columbia. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in March.
Lock in a Chicago to COU flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Columbia to range from 17ºC to 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Columbia Regional Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 7ºC.
More about Columbia
After booking your flight from Chicago to Columbia Regional Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Columbia:
Your trip to Columbia won't be complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions you won't want to miss include Sentinel Park, Museum of Art and Archaeology and Bur Oak Brewing Company.
Explore more of the United States
Kansas City is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Columbia. Around 209 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Jazz 1, National WWI Museum and Memorial and Jazz Pantheon.
Overland Park is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometres west of Columbia. No journey is complete without dropping by Regency Lake Park, Johnson County Arts and Heritage Centre and ClockTower Plaza.
