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Columbia, South Carolina

Private charter · MDW → CUB

Chicago to Columbia

653 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Chicago to Columbia, door to door faster.

Trade about 14 hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Chicago Midway International Airport in Chicago to Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport in Columbia, 653 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
653 mi
Flight
—
Driving
14 hours
Passengers
Up to 1
MDWChicagoCUBColumbia
MDW → CUB653 miles direct

Departing Chicago

Airports in Chicago

  • MDW

    Major airport

    Chicago Midway International Airport

    Chicago · KMDW

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    6,522 ft

  • ORD

    Major airport

    Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    Chicago · KORD

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    13,000 ft

  • PWK

    Commercial airport

    Chicago Executive Airport

    Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling · KPWK

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • GYY

    Commercial airport

    Gary/Chicago International Airport

    Gary · KGYY

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    8,859 ft

Arriving Columbia

Airports in Columbia

  • CUB

    Commercial airport

    Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport

    Columbia · KCUB

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    5,011 ft

  • CAE

    Commercial airport

    Columbia Metropolitan Airport

    Columbia · KCAE

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    8,601 ft

  • MMT

    Commercial airport

    Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base

    Eastover · KMMT

    From downtown
    14 mi
    Longest runway
    9,012 ft

  • KFDW

    Regional airport

    Fairfield County Airport

    Winnsboro

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    5,243 ft

When you land

Things to do in Columbia

Columbia is South Carolina’s capital and its center of government, so legislators, lobbyists, attorneys and state agencies keep the city busy year-round. The University of South Carolina’s main campus fills downtown with students and research, and Fort Jackson, the Army’s largest basic training installation, brings families from across the country for graduations. The economy also includes healthcare, insurance, financial services and manufacturing, and the city sits at the confluence of the Saluda and Broad rivers, which form the Congaree.

  1. 01

    South Carolina State House

    The Greek Revival capitol still bears bronze stars marking where Union cannonballs struck it in 1865, and free guided tours explore its chambers and grounds.

  2. 02

    Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

    On the banks of the Saluda River, this zoo is home to animals from around the world, while a botanical garden across the river is reached by a footbridge.

  3. 03

    Congaree National Park

    Southeast of the city, the park protects one of the largest remaining old-growth bottomland hardwood forests in the country, with a boardwalk loop and paddling trails.

  4. 04

    Lake Murray

    West of Columbia, this large reservoir offers boating, fishing and swimming, and in summer, huge flocks of purple martins roost on Lunch Island at dusk.

  5. 05

    Soda City Market

    Every Saturday morning, Main Street becomes a market with farmers, food vendors, artists and craftspeople, making it one of the city’s favorite weekend gatherings.

  6. 06

    South Carolina State Museum

    Housed in a historic textile mill along the Congaree River, the museum covers the state’s history, natural history and science, with a planetarium and observatory.

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Questions

Chicago to Columbia flights

How long is a private flight from Chicago to Columbia?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 653 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 14 hours.

Which airports do flights from Chicago to Columbia use?

You can depart from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), or Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and arrive at Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (CUB), Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), or Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base (MMT). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Chicago to Columbia cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Chicago and Columbia?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Columbia back to Chicago are priced the same way.

Return flight

Columbia to Chicago

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