How long is the flight from Chicago to Albany, New York?

Departing from Chicago to Albany, New York will take you 2h 05m. The distance from Chicago to Albany, New York is about 720 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Albany, New York round-trip?

Currently priced at $219, United Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Albany, New York and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $221 and $253, respectively. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Albany, New York one-way?

$56 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $110 and $111, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Albany, New York ranges from 2.2 - 3.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Albany, New York when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Albany, New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Albany, New York?

The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Albany, New York is $134. On average you can expect to pay $304. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Albany Intl), can usually be booked for $256.

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Albany, New York?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to Albany, New York on time: Envoy Air (77%), United Airlines (76%), Alaska Airlines (73%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Albany, New York?

When booking a flight from Chicago to Albany, New York, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, United Airlines or Southwest as they are the most popular for this route.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Albany from Chicago?

Albany Intl (ALB) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Albany. You should not have trouble finding flights to Albany Intl from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 16 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Albany airport from Chicago. It is only a 7.4 mi journey from Albany Intl (ALB) to Albany’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Albany that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Albany flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Albany?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Albany?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Albany by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Albany, New York?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Chicago to Albany, New York flights typically cost between $324 and $538 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $187 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 20-Jan 27).

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Albany
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

Mon 12/296:00 pmORD - ALB

Nonstop2h 05mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/314:34 pmALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$482

Wed 12/246:00 pmORD - ALB

Nonstop2h 05mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/314:34 pmALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$484

Sat 12/279:40 pmORD - ALB

Nonstop2h 15mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/317:01 amALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$503

Mon 12/2910:00 amMDW - ALB

Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest

Wed 12/316:15 pmALB - MDW

Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/21

$552

Sat 12/276:02 pmORD - ALB

1 stop4h 21mDelta

Wed 12/315:40 amALB - ORD

1 stop4h 21mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$575

Mon 12/299:29 amMDW - ALB

1 stop6h 06mDelta

Wed 12/315:40 amALB - MDW

1 stop4h 09mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$575

Thu 12/257:10 amORD - ALB

2 stops15h 31mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/710:05 amALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$581

Thu 12/251:25 pmMDW - ALB

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Wed 1/75:30 amALB - MDW

Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/22

$624

Wed 12/241:25 pmMDW - ALB

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Wed 12/246:15 pmALB - MDW

Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/22

$675

Best flights from Chicago to Albany
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Albany that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Tue 1/207:21 pmORD - ALB

1 stop13h 54mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/271:30 pmALB - ORD

2 stops21h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$187

Tue 1/208:50 pmORD - ALB

Nonstop2h 05mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/277:02 amALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$246

Wed 2/185:50 pmORD - ALB

Nonstop2h 06mUnited Airlines

Thu 2/196:00 amALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$256

Tue 1/206:00 amMDW - ALB

1 stop4h 55mDelta

Tue 1/275:45 pmALB - MDW

1 stop5h 37mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$266

Tue 1/206:50 amMDW - ALB

1 stop4h 30mSouthwest

Tue 1/275:30 amALB - MDW

Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/21

$289

Sat 1/104:46 pmORD - ALB

2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/1410:55 amALB - ORD

1 stop12h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$236

Wed 2/46:06 pmORD - ALB

Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/1110:05 amALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$269

Wed 1/288:50 pmORD - ALB

Nonstop2h 05mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/25:01 pmALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$279

Wed 2/49:32 amMDW - ALB

1 stop5h 47mDelta

Wed 2/1112:29 pmALB - MDW

1 stop6h 26mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$289

Sat 1/176:17 pmORD - ALB

1 stop4h 24mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/197:25 pmALB - ORD

1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$276

Sat 2/76:40 amMDW - ALB

1 stop4h 30mSouthwest

Wed 2/115:30 amALB - MDW

Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/21

$314

Sat 2/74:30 pmMDW - ALB

1 stop6h 29mDelta

Wed 2/1112:29 pmALB - MDW

1 stop6h 26mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$289

Sat 2/78:52 amORD - ALB

1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/1110:05 amALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$279

Fri 1/161:25 pmMDW - ALB

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Mon 1/195:15 amALB - MDW

Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/21

$319

Thu 1/2211:05 amORD - ALB

Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/244:20 pmALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$279

Sun 2/229:20 pmMDW - ALB

1 stop9h 40mSouthwest

Sat 2/288:35 amALB - MDW

1 stop5h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/22

$324

Last-minute flights from Chicago to Albany
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Albany. Data last updated December 23, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 1/16:00 pmORD - ALB

Nonstop2h 05mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/64:20 pmALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$323

Thu 1/11:25 pmMDW - ALB

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Tue 1/65:30 amALB - MDW

Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/22

$323

Sat 1/104:46 pmORD - ALB

2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/1410:55 amALB - ORD

1 stop12h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$236

Fri 1/166:06 pmORD - ALB

Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/196:00 amALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$319

Fri 1/161:25 pmMDW - ALB

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Mon 1/195:15 amALB - MDW

Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/21

$319

Sat 1/176:17 pmORD - ALB

1 stop4h 24mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/196:00 amALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$266

Tue 1/207:21 pmORD - ALB

1 stop13h 54mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/271:30 pmALB - ORD

2 stops21h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$187

Tue 1/208:50 pmORD - ALB

Nonstop2h 05mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/277:02 amALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$246

Tue 1/206:00 amMDW - ALB

1 stop4h 55mDelta

Tue 1/275:45 pmALB - MDW

1 stop5h 37mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$266

Tue 1/206:50 amMDW - ALB

1 stop4h 30mSouthwest

Tue 1/275:30 amALB - MDW

Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/21

$289

Wed 1/288:50 pmORD - ALB

Nonstop2h 05mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/25:01 pmALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$279

Wed 1/286:00 pmORD - ALB

1 stop4h 26mDelta

Mon 2/26:00 pmALB - ORD

1 stop6h 56mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$299

One-way flights from Chicago to Albany
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Albany. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Tue 1/207:21 pmORD - ALB

1 stop13h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$91

Sat 2/146:05 pmMDW - ALB

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 12/21

$93

Thu 2/268:16 pmORD - ALB

1 stop13h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$96

Wed 1/285:32 pmORD - ALB

2 stops14h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$99

Sat 2/75:32 pmORD - ALB

2 stops14h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$100

Wed 1/146:05 amORD - ALB

1 stop25h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$101

Mon 1/197:45 amORD - ALB

1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$103

Sat 1/245:30 pmMDW - ALB

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 12/21

$111

Thu 1/111:05 amORD - ALB

Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$112

Thu 1/11:25 pmMDW - ALB

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 12/22

$112

Mon 2/236:19 pmORD - ALB

1 stop16h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$114

Fri 1/308:43 pmORD - ALB

3 stops37h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$117

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$187 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$91 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$532
Good round-trip deal	$289 or less
Good one-way deal	$176 or less

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

7:21 pm-10:15 am

1 stop13h 54m

Albany Intl

Tue 1/27

1:30 pm-9:43 am

2 stops21h 13m

$187

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

4:46 pm-11:21 am

2 stops17h 35m

Albany Intl

Wed 1/14

10:55 am-10:04 pm

1 stop12h 09m

$236

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

8:50 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Albany Intl

Tue 1/27

7:02 am-8:55 am

Nonstop2h 53m

$246

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

5:50 pm-8:56 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

Albany Intl

Thu 2/19

6:00 am-7:33 am

Nonstop2h 33m

$256

ChicagoAlbany

MDW - ALB

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 55m

Albany Intl

Tue 1/27

5:45 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$266

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

6:06 pm-9:22 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Albany Intl

Wed 2/11

10:05 am-11:52 am

Nonstop2h 47m

$269

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

6:17 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Albany Intl

Mon 1/19

7:25 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$276

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

8:50 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Albany Intl

Mon 2/2

5:01 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

$279

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

8:52 am-2:05 pm

1 stop4h 13m

Albany Intl

Wed 2/11

10:05 am-11:52 am

Nonstop2h 47m

$279

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

11:05 am-2:31 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

Albany Intl

Sat 1/24

4:20 pm-6:09 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

$279

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Albany, New York flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Albany, New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Albany, New York flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Albany, New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Albany

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Albany, New York?

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Albany, New York is 50 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Albany, New York?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Albany, New York (average of $155). Flying from Chicago to Albany, New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of $283). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to ALB?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Albany, New York in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Albany, New York?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Albany, New York flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Albany, New York

The most flights from CHI to ALB are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Albany, New York?

Reviews of airlines servicing Albany

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Albany. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,105 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,054 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Albany from Chicago?
Albany Intl (ALB) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Albany. You should not have trouble finding flights to Albany Intl from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 16 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Albany airport from Chicago. It is only a 7.4 mi journey from Albany Intl (ALB) to Albany’s city center.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Albany, New York?
Departing from Chicago to Albany, New York will take you 2h 05m. The distance from Chicago to Albany, New York is about 720 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Albany, New York round-trip?
Currently priced at $219, United Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Albany, New York and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $221 and $253, respectively. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Albany, New York one-way?
$56 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $110 and $111, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Albany, New York?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to Albany, New York on time: Envoy Air (77%), United Airlines (76%), Alaska Airlines (73%).
What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Albany, New York?
The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Albany, New York is $134. On average you can expect to pay $304. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Albany Intl), can usually be booked for $256.
Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Albany that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Albany flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Albany?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Albany.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Albany?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Albany by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Albany, New York?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Albany, New York (average of $155). Flying from Chicago to Albany, New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of $283). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Albany

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United Airlines	Cheapest$221	Average$348	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$221	Average$337	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$253	Average$348	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Albany, New York?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Albany. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to ALB?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Albany. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Albany, New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Albany. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2025.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Albany, New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Albany. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Albany

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Albany. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.