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Nursing mothers traveling with infants will find designated, private, secure lactation pods in Chicago airports. This pod is located at terminal 1 in MDW, while at ORD, you will find these Mamava pods in Terminal 5.

When you arrive late in Chicago, you can consider booking the onsite airport hotels offering top-rated services such as swimming pools and shuttle transfers, Hampton Inn Chicago, and Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport. You can stay at any of these hotels if you land at ORD. Alternatively, when landing at MDW, you can make reservations at Chicago Marriott Midway Hotel, which is located approximately 1 mile from the airport.

There are many major airlines flying along this route. Delta Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier airlines are some of the most frequent nonstop airlines operating along this route. Passengers who want to save money during their trip can opt for the one-stop option flights such as American and United Airlines, usually with layovers at IAD, PHL, CLT, and DCA.

Passengers with limited mobility have access to several amenities provided by Albany Airport on request. ALB offers wheelchairs and extra assistance to passengers with reduced mobility flying through this airport. The airport is equipped with wheelchair-accessible restrooms, parking lots and shuttles. If you want to take advantage of these services, ensure that you contact your airline 48 hours prior to your departure date.

Among airlines operating Albany to Chicago flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Albany and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Albany to Chicago usually depart from Albany Intl (ALB) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Albany to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $348 round-trip via Baltimore/Washington (BWI), compared to $371 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Albany to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 8% of one-stop connections

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Albany to Chicago route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $358 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $497, a difference of $139. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Albany to Chicago flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Albany to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:37 am
• Latest: departs at 8:13 pm and lands at 10:50 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 37m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 72% above the route average of $372. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Albany to Chicago takes 2h 37m, covering 708 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $289 to $1,468. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Albany to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $129, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Albany and Chicago is around $289 round-trip, with a flight time of about 7h 40m. Recent bus fares are around $176, with a trip time of about 37h 35m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 40% lower. However, taking the bus takes about 29+ hours longer each way.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 03m, compared with 4h 28m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and 6h 28m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

Chicago is 1 hour behind Albany (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Round-trip flights from Albany to Chicago range from $321 to $476, with an average of $372 over the past 12 months. Anything below $321 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Albany to Chicago route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.