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$186+ Cheap flights from Columbia, MO (COU) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
COU — CHI
Feb 18 — Feb 251
Tue 2/18
Tue 2/25
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (COU) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$274
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$186
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$393

Good round-trip deal

$440 or less

Good one-way deal

$315 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Columbia to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 13, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/296:00 amCOU - ORD
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/317:54 pmORD - COU
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/12$274

Find flights from Columbia to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 13, 2025.

Fly from

Columbia

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaChicago

COU - ORD

COUORD

Columbia Regional

Sat 3/29

6:00 am-7:29 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/31

7:54 pm-9:23 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$274

ColumbiaChicago

COU - ORD

COUORD

Columbia Regional

Tue 2/18

5:14 pm-6:38 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$186

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Deals found on 2/12

Compare providers for flights from Columbia to Chicago

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbia to Chicago in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia, Missouri-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbia, Missouri-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia, Missouri-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia, Missouri-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Columbia, Missouri-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Columbia to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Columbia to Chicago

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from COU to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 13, 2025.

When flying from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 51% versus a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated February 13, 2025.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

LAX - ORD

The seats are just SO UNCOMFORTABLE it completely ruins the experience, especially on a redeye. I was so exhausted but couldn’t sleep a wink because it was just so incredibly uncomfortable. I don’t know who designs airplane seats, but they’re curved forward, forcing your body into a slouching position. Please. Please please get new seats. Also ones that actually extent to the bulkhead so that when you try to lean against the wall, you don’t just fall through the gap

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

LAX - ORD

The seats are just SO UNCOMFORTABLE it completely ruins the experience, especially on a redeye. I was so exhausted but couldn’t sleep a wink because it was just so incredibly uncomfortable. I don’t know who designs airplane seats, but they’re curved forward, forcing your body into a slouching position. Please. Please please get new seats. Also ones that actually extent to the bulkhead so that when you try to lean against the wall, you don’t just fall through the gap

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbia to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Columbia to Chicago?

    Most people fly from Columbia Regional (COU) if they book a flight from Columbia to Chicago. On average, Columbia Regional has 1 outbound flight to Chicago per day from 1 airline. Columbia Regional is conveniently located just 11.1 mi from Columbia’s city center.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($274), offers the cheapest pricing from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago. American Airlines is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago on time: Air Wisconsin (79%), Qatar Airways (59%), American Airlines (50%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago is $215. On average you can expect to pay $501. The most popular route, (Columbia Regional - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $274.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbia to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbia to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbia to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbia to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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