Direct flights from Chicago (ORD) to Columbia (CAE): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 67% of the last 6 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is on schedule. No cancellations were recorded across the 6 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 1,073 km, an estimated 1 hour 53 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Chicago and Columbia. Updated 24 September 2026 at 09:38 UTC.
of the last 6 operated ORD → CAE flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is −1 min. 0 of 6 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
The week
scheduled departures · origin local timeEach mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysHistory
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
Full board history, day by day →
Airports right now
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How the Chicago to Columbia route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop ORD to CAE flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
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ORD to CAE questions
Is ORD–CAE running on time right now?
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at ORD is the weaker end, route health score 84/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on ORD–CAE?
Operators schedule morning departures around 06:40 and evening departures around 17:59 from ORD. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the CAE delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from ORD to CAE?
Great-circle distance is 1,073 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 106–122 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does ORD–CAE fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 39 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.