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

There are many flights that can get you from Albany, New York to Chicago in 2h 15m. Fly via United Airlines, Southwest, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Albany, New York and Chicago is about 715 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

Delta, at $134, was found to be the cheapest airline from Albany, New York to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Southwest. You may be able to fly from Albany, New York to Chicago for 62% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $116. Users have also found prices from $126 and $133 on Delta and Southwest, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 23.0 F).

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

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $138. While the most popular route (Albany Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $222 on average, our data indicates $958 when flying from Albany, New York to Chicago.

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

Consider Qatar Airways (93%), ANA (85%) or Alaska Airlines (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Albany, New York to Chicago.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Albany, New York-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Albany, New York-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albany, New York-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Albany, New York-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Albany, New York-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

For a flight from Albany to Chicago, you will be flying from Albany Intl. Albany Intl (ALB) is just 7.4 mi from the center of the city. Albany Intl is the only Albany airport and it handles 22 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 4 airlines have flights to Chicago from Albany Intl on a regular basis.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Albany to Chicago?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Albany to Chicago.

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

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

$90+ Cheap Flights from Albany, NY to Chicago

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Albany, New York to Chicago flights typically cost between $290 and $494 in October. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $250 on American Airlines (Oct 25-Nov 1).

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One-way from	$90 (Kiwi.com)
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Average price	$316
Good round-trip deal	$341 or less
Good one-way deal	$189 or less

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Cheapest flights from Albany to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albany to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 25, 2025.

Fri 10/310:29 amALB - ORD

1 stop7h 27mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/68:49 pmORD - ALB

2 stops14h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/23

$248

Thu 10/301:25 pmALB - ORD

1 stop11h 03mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/26:06 pmORD - ALB

1 stop15h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$258

Thu 10/161:25 pmALB - ORD

1 stop10h 41mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/206:23 pmORD - ALB

2 stops17h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/22

$261

Fri 10/310:29 amALB - ORD

1 stop7h 27mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/117:43 pmORD - ALB

1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/23

$263

Thu 10/164:50 pmALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 28mUnited Airlines

Thu 10/237:40 amORD - ALB

Nonstop2h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$265

Thu 10/237:20 pmALB - MDW

Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest

Tue 10/2810:25 amMDW - ALB

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 9/23

$265

Thu 10/21:25 pmALB - ORD

2 stops31h 19mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/611:36 amORD - ALB

1 stop23h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/22

$266

Fri 10/3110:29 amALB - ORD

1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/26:06 pmORD - ALB

1 stop15h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/25

$269

Sat 11/228:30 pmALB - MDW

Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest

Mon 11/241:25 pmMDW - ALB

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 9/24

$269

Thu 10/161:25 pmALB - ORD

2 stops11h 14mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/2312:53 pmORD - ALB

1 stop19h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$270

Wed 10/156:00 amALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 35mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/156:10 pmORD - ALB

Nonstop2h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$274

Thu 10/301:25 pmALB - MDW

2 stops20h 07mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/26:06 pmMDW - ALB

1 stop13h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/23

$274

Best flights from Albany to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Albany to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 25, 2025.

Thu 10/164:50 pmALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 28mUnited Airlines

Thu 10/237:40 amORD - ALB

Nonstop2h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$265

Thu 10/237:20 pmALB - MDW

Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest

Tue 10/2810:25 amMDW - ALB

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 9/23

$265

Sun 1/187:25 amALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 45mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/198:00 amORD - ALB

Nonstop2h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/25

$273

Wed 10/155:45 amALB - ORD

1 stop4h 22mDelta

Wed 10/155:50 pmORD - ALB

1 stop4h 12mDelta

Deal found 9/24

$287

Thu 12/116:00 amALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 42mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/166:29 pmORD - ALB

Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$265

Thu 11/135:10 amALB - MDW

Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest

Mon 11/176:00 pmMDW - ALB

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 9/24

$265

Fri 1/167:25 amALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 45mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/1912:20 pmORD - ALB

Nonstop2h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/25

$273

Thu 10/166:00 amALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 35mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/206:10 pmORD - ALB

Nonstop2h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/22

$265

Fri 1/165:00 pmALB - ORD

1 stop4h 38mDelta

Mon 1/197:00 amORD - ALB

1 stop5h 20mDelta

Deal found 9/24

$293

Sat 11/228:30 pmALB - MDW

Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest

Mon 11/241:25 pmMDW - ALB

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 9/24

$269

Thu 12/115:05 amALB - ORD

1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/163:52 pmORD - ALB

1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$285

Sat 10/184:50 pmALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 28mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/2111:10 amORD - ALB

Nonstop2h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$267

Sat 10/188:00 amALB - MDW

1 stop7h 20mSouthwest

Tue 10/215:35 amMDW - ALB

1 stop5h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 9/24

$287

Fri 11/76:00 amALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 42mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/106:20 pmORD - ALB

Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/23

$290

Thu 10/165:50 pmALB - MDW

1 stop5h 30mSouthwest

Thu 10/239:40 amMDW - ALB

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 9/24

$292

Last-minute flights from Albany to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from Albany to Chicago. Data last updated September 25, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 10/21:25 pmALB - ORD

2 stops31h 19mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/611:36 amORD - ALB

1 stop23h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/22

$266

Fri 10/310:29 amALB - ORD

1 stop7h 27mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/68:49 pmORD - ALB

2 stops14h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/23

$248

Fri 10/310:29 amALB - ORD

1 stop7h 27mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/117:43 pmORD - ALB

1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/23

$263

Wed 10/156:00 amALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 35mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/156:10 pmORD - ALB

Nonstop2h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$274

Thu 10/161:25 pmALB - ORD

1 stop10h 41mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/206:23 pmORD - ALB

2 stops17h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/22

$261

Thu 10/164:50 pmALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 28mUnited Airlines

Thu 10/237:40 amORD - ALB

Nonstop2h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$265

Thu 10/161:25 pmALB - ORD

2 stops11h 14mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/2312:53 pmORD - ALB

1 stop19h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$270

Wed 10/227:00 amALB - ORD

1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines

Thu 10/238:30 pmORD - ALB

Nonstop2h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/23

$275

Thu 10/237:20 pmALB - MDW

Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest

Tue 10/2810:25 amMDW - ALB

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 9/23

$265

Thu 10/301:25 pmALB - ORD

1 stop11h 03mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/26:06 pmORD - ALB

1 stop15h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$258

Thu 10/301:25 pmALB - MDW

2 stops20h 07mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/26:06 pmMDW - ALB

1 stop13h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/23

$274

Fri 10/3110:29 amALB - ORD

1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/26:06 pmORD - ALB

1 stop15h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/25

$269

One-way flights from Albany to Chicago
Search for one-way flight options from Albany to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 25, 2025.

Mon 11/1712:56 pmALB - ORD

1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$90

Mon 10/2711:29 amALB - ORD

1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$94

Sun 12/79:59 amALB - MDW

1 stop28h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/23

$104

Wed 1/146:00 amALB - ORD

Nonstop2h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/23

$116

Tue 1/135:30 amALB - MDW

Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 9/24

$116

Fri 10/310:29 amALB - ORD

1 stop7h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/23

$121

Sat 1/245:43 amALB - ORD

1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/25

$125

Sat 1/2412:35 pmALB - MDW

1 stop6h 59mDelta

Deal found 9/25

$126

Sun 11/21:25 pmALB - ORD

1 stop11h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/23

$127

Thu 10/231:25 pmALB - ORD

1 stop10h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/23

$128

Thu 10/3010:58 amALB - MDW

1 stop22h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$129

Sun 11/161:25 pmALB - ORD

1 stop11h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/23

$130

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AlbanyChicago

ALB - ORD

ALBORD

Albany Intl

Thu 10/16

4:50 pm-6:18 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

7:40 am-10:46 am

Nonstop2h 06m

$265

AlbanyChicago

ALB - MDW

ALBMDW

Albany Intl

Thu 10/23

7:20 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/28

10:25 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$265

AlbanyChicago

ALB - ORD

ALBORD

Albany Intl

Thu 12/11

6:00 am-7:42 am

Nonstop2h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/16

6:29 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

$265

AlbanyChicago

ALB - MDW

ALBMDW

Albany Intl

Thu 11/13

5:10 am-6:30 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/17

6:00 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$265

AlbanyChicago

ALB - ORD

ALBORD

Albany Intl

Thu 10/16

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

6:10 pm-9:23 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

$265

AlbanyChicago

ALB - ORD

ALBORD

Albany Intl

Sat 10/18

4:50 pm-6:18 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/21

11:10 am-2:16 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$267

AlbanyChicago

ALB - MDW

ALBMDW

Albany Intl

Sat 11/22

8:30 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/24

1:25 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$269

AlbanyChicago

ALB - ORD

ALBORD

Albany Intl

Sun 1/18

7:25 am-9:10 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

8:00 am-11:06 am

Nonstop2h 06m

$273

AlbanyChicago

ALB - ORD

ALBORD

Albany Intl

Fri 1/16

7:25 am-9:10 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

12:20 pm-3:21 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

$273

AlbanyChicago

ALB - ORD

ALBORD

Albany Intl

Thu 12/11

5:05 am-10:55 am

1 stop6h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/16

3:52 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$285

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars

*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 Albany, New York-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Albany, New York-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albany, New York-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Albany, New York-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Albany, New York-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Albany, New York to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 66 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Albany, New York to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 ALB to CHI?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Albany, New York to Chicago in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Albany, New York to Chicago

The most flights from ALB to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Albany to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,973 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,926 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Albany to Chicago?
For a flight from Albany to Chicago, you will be flying from Albany Intl. Albany Intl (ALB) is just 7.4 mi from the center of the city. Albany Intl is the only Albany airport and it handles 22 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 4 airlines have flights to Chicago from Albany Intl on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Albany, New York to Chicago?
There are many flights that can get you from Albany, New York to Chicago in 2h 15m. Fly via United Airlines, Southwest, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Albany, New York and Chicago is about 715 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Albany, New York to Chicago round-trip?
Delta, at $134, was found to be the cheapest airline from Albany, New York to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Southwest. You may be able to fly from Albany, New York to Chicago for 62% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Albany, New York to Chicago one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $116. Users have also found prices from $126 and $133 on Delta and Southwest, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Albany, New York to Chicago?
Consider Qatar Airways (93%), ANA (85%) or Alaska Airlines (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Albany, New York to Chicago.
What are the cheapest flights from Albany, New York to Chicago?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $138. While the most popular route (Albany Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $222 on average, our data indicates $958 when flying from Albany, New York to Chicago.
Can I find deals for flights from Albany to Chicago that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Albany to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Albany to Chicago?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Albany to Chicago.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Albany to Chicago?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albany to Chicago 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 Albany, New York to Chicago?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Albany, New York to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 4 airlines flying from Albany to Chicago

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Delta	Cheapest$134	Average$328	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$242	Average$376	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$248	Average$364	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$253	Average$344	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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