Flying from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Columbia.
You can choose from 38 weekly Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CAE to ORD flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as October, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
United is your gateway to exploring Chicago (and maybe even some other great parts of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport offered by this popular airline.
United is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 75.93% of its services arriving as planned, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering CAE to ORD flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between CAE and ORD:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Handy information about Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
You'll find CAE at 125-A Summer Lake.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from CAE land on schedule 81% of the time.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Columbia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near CAE:
Arriving at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you're arriving on a late Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ORD:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Chicago O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget to explore Chicago and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The quietest month for a flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Chicago based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAE to ORD sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Indianapolis is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No journey is complete without visiting Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
