Chicago (ORD) to Columbia (COU) flights
Envoy Air, SkyWest Airlines, GoJet Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport, with about 41 flights a week in July 2026. The 315-mile flight takes about 1h 29m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 315 mi · 507 km
- Flight time
- 1h 29m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 67%
Airlines flying ORD to COU
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 20 | Embraer E170, Embraer E175 | 47,392 | 1h 25m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 13 | Bombardier CRJ550, Bombardier CRJ200, Embraer E175 | 28,866 | 1h 35m |
| GoJet Airlines | 7 | Bombardier CRJ550 | 1,458 | 1h 26m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to COU flight schedule
12 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:29am and the last at 10:00pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 3480American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 8:29am | 10:01am | 4 | 91% |
| UA 4392United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 8:40am | 10:13am | 10 | 79% |
| UA 5783United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:40am | 10:16am | 21 | 67% |
| AA 3399American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 10:45am | 12:13pm | 27 | 69% |
| UA 4421United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 12:50pm | 2:30pm | 21 | 55% |
| UA 5521United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 1:15pm | 2:50pm | 10 | 71% |
| AA 3479American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 4:29pm | 6:01pm | 4 | 82% |
| AA 3398American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 4:35pm | 6:03pm | 27 | 52% |
| AA 3745American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 7:29pm | 9:01pm | 4 | 67% |
| AA 3696American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 7:49pm | 9:19pm | 27 | 52% |
| UA 5698United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:20pm | 10:55pm | 21 | 63% |
| UA 5336United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:00pm | 11:33pm | 10 | 76% |
Is ORD to COU on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 71% of 2,122 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (84%), those around 7pm the least (62%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (49%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,152 | 74% | 19 min | 2.7% |
| United Airlines | 970 | 67% | 35 min | 4.8% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 289 | 84% | |
| 9am to 10am | 220 | 69% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 67 | 90% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 161 | 69% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 278 | 72% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 44 | 79% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 60 | 70% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 168 | 73% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 95 | 65% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 71 | 64% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 384 | 62% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 139 | 65% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 87 | 74% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 74 | 3,919 | |
| September 2025 | 107 | 4,733 | |
| October 2025 | 179 | 6,832 | |
| November 2025 | 153 | 5,904 | |
| December 2025 | 194 | 6,352 | |
| January 2026 | 179 | 5,487 | |
| February 2026 | 164 | 6,162 | |
| March 2026 | 172 | 6,977 | |
| April 2026 | 182 | 7,135 | |
| May 2026 | 183 | 7,901 | |
| June 2026 | 177 | 7,944 | |
| July 2026 | 180 | 8,370 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.