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Flights from Champaign to Columbia
There are no direct flights from Champaign to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 4h 29m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 4h 29m
Champaign to Columbia at a glance
Fastest journey4h 29mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from Champaign to Columbia
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CMI Chicago (ORD) COU
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: SkyWest, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines
Sat16:00 CMI16:52 ORD2h 38m connection19:30 ORD20:29 COUEnvoy Air
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 371 km230 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 29mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneColumbia vs Champaign
- Currency in Columbia
- USD
- Airports
- CMI → COU
Flights from Champaign to Columbia: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Champaign to Columbia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Champaign to Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 371 km.
Where do you change planes between Champaign and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). Envoy Air flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Champaign and Columbia?
Champaign: University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI). Columbia: Columbia Regional Airport (COU).





