Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Each week, there are 38 Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your ORD to CAE flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Flying into Columbia (and then exploring more of the United States!) is a snap with United. This popular airline offers direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is United.
With 76.92% of its services arriving as scheduled, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering ORD to CAE flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORD and CAE:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, data shows 70% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to ORD:
Arriving at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
Book a hotel near CAE if you're on a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Columbia Metropolitan Airport rental car and discover Columbia and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Budget and Enterprise are top providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Columbia Metropolitan Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
The quietest month for a flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is March, while October is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Columbia based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Columbia is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ORD to CAE around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Columbia, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey about 418 kilometres south to Jacksonville to check off its top attractions. From St. John's Cathedral to Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Charlotte is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 137 kilometres north of Columbia. No trip is complete without seeing Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
