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$131+ Cheap flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Illinois

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ABQ — ORD
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Albuquerque to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Albuquerque to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albuquerque to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/108:10 am
ABQ
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 35m
Southwest
Sat 3/147:50 pm
MDW
-
ABQ
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$275
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/211:06 pm
ABQ
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 54m
United Airlines
Tue 3/247:45 pm
ORD
-
ABQ
Nonstop3h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/78:05 am
ABQ
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 40m
Southwest
Sat 4/183:10 pm
MDW
-
ABQ
Nonstop3h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/106:30 am
ABQ
-
ORD
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Sat 2/143:05 pm
ORD
-
ABQ
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/18$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/217:00 am
ABQ
-
STL
1 stop5h 14m
United Airlines
Mon 2/236:00 am
STL
-
ABQ
1 stop6h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/46:30 am
ABQ
-
STL
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Mon 3/95:20 pm
STL
-
ABQ
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1310:55 am
ABQ
-
MDW
2 stops7h 30m
Southwest
Sat 4/183:10 pm
MDW
-
ABQ
Nonstop3h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 1/18$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/182:03 pm
ABQ
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 58m
American Airlines
Wed 2/259:30 pm
ORD
-
ABQ
Nonstop3h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/137:00 am
ABQ
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 09m
American Airlines
Sat 4/188:50 pm
ORD
-
ABQ
Nonstop3h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/18$311
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1811:28 am
ABQ
-
ORD
1 stop6h 25m
Delta
Tue 3/249:50 am
ORD
-
ABQ
1 stop6h 49m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$313
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1810:10 am
ABQ
-
MDW
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Tue 3/246:35 pm
MDW
-
ABQ
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$313
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/135:25 pm
ABQ
-
ORD
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Sat 4/187:00 am
ORD
-
ABQ
1 stop10h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 1/18$314

Find flight deals from Albuquerque to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Albuquerque to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated January 21, 2026.

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3 stars

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Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$275
(Southwest)

One-way from

$131
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$444

Good round-trip deal

$324 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Albuquerque to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albuquerque to Illinois that are best for you.

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AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - MDW

ABQMDW

Albuquerque

Tue 3/10

8:10 am-11:45 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/14

7:50 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$275

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - ORD

ABQORD

Albuquerque

Tue 4/7

12:49 pm-4:48 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

9:20 am-11:42 am

Nonstop3h 22m

$293

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - ORD

ABQORD

Albuquerque

Tue 3/10

1:06 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/14

7:45 pm-10:26 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

$293

AlbuquerqueSt. Louis

ABQ - STL

ABQSTL

Albuquerque

Wed 3/4

2:00 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 3/9

4:21 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$302

AlbuquerqueSt. Louis

ABQ - STL

ABQSTL

Albuquerque

Sat 2/21

7:00 am-1:14 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-11:23 am

1 stop6h 23m

$302

AlbuquerqueSt. Louis

ABQ - STL

ABQSTL

Albuquerque

Wed 3/4

6:30 am-4:35 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 3/9

5:20 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$307

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - MDW

ABQMDW

Albuquerque

Mon 4/13

10:55 am-7:25 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/18

3:10 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$308

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - ORD

ABQORD

Albuquerque

Tue 2/10

12:55 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

9:10 am-11:40 am

Nonstop3h 30m

$309

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - ORD

ABQORD

Albuquerque

Tue 4/7

2:14 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

2:30 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$313

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - ORD

ABQORD

Albuquerque

Sat 3/21

2:40 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/24

7:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$313

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Best time to book a flight from Albuquerque to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Albuquerque to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Albuquerque to Illinois?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Illinois (average of $165). Flying from Albuquerque to Illinois in November is currently the most expensive (average of $333). 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 ABQ to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Albuquerque to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2026.

When flying from Albuquerque to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated January 21, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Albuquerque to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
9,191 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
11,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Albuquerque to Illinois?

    For a flight from Albuquerque to Illinois, you will be flying from Albuquerque. Albuquerque (ABQ) is just 3.9 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Albuquerque to Illinois?

    There are many flights that can get you from Albuquerque to Illinois in 2h 35m. Fly via Southwest, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Albuquerque and Illinois is about 1118 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Albuquerque to Illinois one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $87. Users have also found prices from $112 and $165 on United Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Albuquerque to Illinois?

    The most popular route from Albuquerque to Illinois is Albuquerque - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Albuquerque - Chicago Midway or Albuquerque - Lambert-St Louis.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Albuquerque to Illinois?

    Consider American Airlines (78%), Envoy Air (78%) or British Airways (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Albuquerque to Illinois.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Albuquerque to Illinois?

    On average you can expect to pay $437 for a flight from Albuquerque to Illinois. The cheapest flight overall is $125 while the most popular route, (Albuquerque - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $293.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Albuquerque to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Albuquerque to Illinois?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Albuquerque to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albuquerque to Illinois 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 Albuquerque to Illinois?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Illinois (average of $165). Flying from Albuquerque to Illinois in November is currently the most expensive (average of $333). 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 Albuquerque to Illinois

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Albuquerque to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$294Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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