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Cheapest round-trip
$272
Typical prices: $308-$530
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ALB - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$278
Typical prices: $308-$429
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Cheap Flights from Albany to Chicago (ALB-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Albany to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Albany to Chicago

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2
American Airlines Logo
8:01 am - 12:18 pm
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ORD
5h 17m
1 stop
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3:23 pm - 6:39 pm
ORD
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ALB
2h 16mnonstop
$272American Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6
American Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 11:44 pm
ALB
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ORD
5h 14m
1 stop
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7:15 am - 10:30 am
ORD
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ALB
2h 15mnonstop
$272American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 6
Southwest Logo
7:25 am - 8:35 am
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MDW
2h 10mnonstop
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8:55 am - 4:10 pm
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ALB
6h 15m
1 stop
$272Southwest
Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 21
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7:15 pm - 8:25 pm
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MDW
2h 10mnonstop
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1:05 pm - 10:15 pm
MDW
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ALB
8h 10m
2 stops
$272Southwest
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6
American Airlines Logo
8:13 pm - 10:00 pm
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ORD
2h 47mnonstop
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8:19 am - 2:44 pm
ORD
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ALB
5h 25m
1 stop
$272American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Dec 1
Southwest Logo
6:20 pm - 7:25 pm
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MDW
2h 05mnonstop
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8:10 am - 5:10 pm
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ALB
8h 00m
2 stops
$272Southwest
Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 21
United Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 11:32 pm
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ORD
4h 57m
1 stop
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4:00 pm - 11:44 pm
ORD
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ALB
6h 44m
1 stop
$277United Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
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2:22 pm - 8:52 pm
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ORD
7h 30m
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11:29 am - 4:19 pm
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ALB
3h 50m
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$277Delta
Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 12
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7:03 pm - 11:59 pm
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ORD
5h 56m
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8:29 am - 4:19 pm
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6h 50m
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$277Delta
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:33 am
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ORD
2h 33mnonstop
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7:15 am - 10:24 am
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2h 09mnonstop
$288United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Albany to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Albany to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Albany, New York to Chicago?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Albany, New York to Chicago departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago from Albany, New York usually cost between $270 and $520 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $272 on American Airlines (Sep 3-Sep 6).

What is the cheapest Albany to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The absolute cheapest return flight from Albany to Chicago costs $275 on the route between Albany (ALB) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). However, over the past month, flights between Albany (ALB) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) were, on average, 4% cheaper than other Albany-Chicago routes. The most popular route is between Albany (ALB) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Albany to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Albany to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chicago on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Albany to Chicago. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Albany to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Albany to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Albany to Chicago is January, where tickets cost $318 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $430 and $390 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Albany to Chicago?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $298 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Albany to Chicago?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Albany to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Albany to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Albany to Chicago

 
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January

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$115
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
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When to book flights from Albany to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Albany to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Albany to Chicago

  • What facilities does Chicago airports offer nursing mothers?

    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.

  • Are there any onsite hotels at Chicago airports?

    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.

  • How can I fly from Albany to Chicago?

    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.

  • Which accessibility amenities does Albany airport offer passengers with limited mobility?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Albany to Chicago?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Albany to Chicago was $115 for a one-way ticket and $272 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Albany and Chicago?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Albany to Chicago?

    When flying out of Albany you will be using Albany Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Albany to Chicago?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Albany to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Albany to Chicago?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Albany to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Albany to Chicago?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Albany and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Albany to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Albany to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Albany to Chicago, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Albany to Chicago are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $361 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $361 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Albany to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Albany to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Albany to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Albany is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Albany to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Albany with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Albany to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Albany up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Albany to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $218 or less one-way and $389 or less round-trip.
  • When flying from Albany to Chicago, you must be at the airport at least 2 hours before departure time. This is to ensure you go through the security checking points on time, get your boarding pass, and arrive at your boarding gate without any hassles.
  • The Albany airport (ALB) has four parking lots that passengers and other drivers can use. For passengers flying out for a long time, you can park your car in the Long term parking, which is located behind the North parking garage across the main terminal, on floors 2, 3, and 4. On the other hand, there is a parking lot in the southeast of the airport for those who want to park for a few hours. They offer free 24 hours of parking.
  • When flying from Albany to Chicago, it is possible that you will land at two different airports: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) or Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). These airports serve major international flights in the city. MDW is the hub for Southwest and Frontier Airlines. On the other hand, ORD serves as the hub of American and United Airlines.
  • Before booking your flight from Albany to Chicago, confirm with your airline which inflight services they offer. Not all airlines offer the same inflight services. For instance, Delta offers food and drinks onboard for all its passengers.
  • When you arrive in Chicago and are looking for specific information, please head to the information office at the arrival and departure area right opposite the baggage claim area at MDW. On the other hand, when you land at ORD, you will find customer care services in all the terminals except terminal 4.

Prefer to fly direct from Albany to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Albany Intl to Chicago.
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Direct departures

Albany Intl to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Chicago to Albany Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Albany to Chicago

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4228 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
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Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

2.0 MediocreMatthew, Jun 2026
CVG - MDW
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Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

For the first time in a long time, the Wi-Fi actually worked the entire flight! The flight crew was amazing as usual.

Great flight. I didn't get a drink because I was asleep whole on the flight.

Love them will get a Southwest card to track my points and keep flying with them. My family and I were pleased with the services.

We had a 5 hour delay on the tarmac in Baltimore

My bag was damaged and is now missing a wheel. I tried to buy a claim in on the website but it would not accept my confirmation # for submission. Other than that, everything else was good!

My seat bottom felt like the pad was missing and there was a hard lump. The crew were all amazing. Funny, responsive, respectful. The captain and first officer shared comments were understandable. My son was delighted by the addition of brownie brittle with the normal Southwest snack mix.

Gluten free snack options and meals that offer both gluten free and dairy free.

Not a bad flight but a long delay boarding and taking off due to the pilot not arriving on time.

I would have preferred a flight voucher and to hop on a different flight. Delayed over 6 hours.

I almost missed my connection in Chicago due to having to wait on a gate to be open I am assuming. Having to run from E terminal to C terminal and I barely made it there before they closed the door. This may not be the actual airline's fault it's crazy how there is so little time between flight especially when they are placed so far apart in the airport.

The seats on this flight weren’t as comfortable as we had expected. Even leaned back these seats left us feeling crappy in our backs. Also we had to use our own tablets for movies, but nothing in the seats in front of us to hold the tablets up.

3 hour delay…. Nearly 2 hours sitting on tarmac. Do better, United. Or at least have the sense to not say “we hope you enjoyed your flight with us” upon disembarking.

Unfortunately weather delayed our flight waiting for our plane to arrive and due to a little snow time was needed to deice the plane so departure was very delayed and I missed the connecting flight

The flight attendants were unhelpful. It was a packed flight, and usually a flight attendant would help find a spot in the bin for your carry on or shift things around. Neither made any effort to do so. Also, I had to then check my bag. I was told it would be on the carousel in YYZ, but it came up on the jetway. So lucky I saw others standing around for their bags. I would have walked straight past this and on to the carousel. They could have at least told me that they had given me wrong information. Very unsatisfactory.

The staff was very friendly. The seats seemed quite small. Overall the flight was pleasant.

Their app did not recognize my Aeroplan frequent flyer number and would not allow me access to my boarding card. Ground staff was readily available at the airport to print it out to me.

The flight de-boarded after being informed of a 3 hour delay. The gate agent said we could go to lounge. The flight ended up boarding 20 minutes later and I missed it.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

There was no inflight service. Once we landed we were delayed to find a gate for an hour and a half which was 1/2 the total time in the air.

Snow delayed boarding several times, which I understand happens. Issue I had was that after we did board, pilot told us we were going to roll out to be de-iced, then on our way. We were de-iced once, taxied to the tarmac and then stopped. Sat for another 30 minutes or so, the another de-icing. Then we rolled out to a parking spot, only to sit for another hour due to a traffic stop in DCA, which I'm confident they knew would happen before we boarded. Pilot gave no updates other than we had to hold, attendants did speak to the crew, but when asked, said the pilot would be updating us. We on the ground in the plane waiting for over 2 hours. They did communicate that bathrooms would be open, but no other news until we left. Would have been better to be up front about status.

It was good experience this time. The flight was on time.

The gate agent had a really bad attitude and refused to help me get on the standby list. She just handed me a card and said I needed to call a number. I asked her to help with the AA app on my phone and she just shrugged and said she didnt know. After a few phone calls, I eventually just went to a different gate agent on the other side of the terminal and got the help I needed.

The flight from Buffalo to Chicago was on an older and smaller plane. Seating was tight. Looking closely at the interior of the aircraft there were definitely signs of aging and wear.

Extreme weather delays. Missed my flight to France and I ended up leaving the plane.

I am very disappointed with american. We have flown American airlines numerous times, as well as other airlines and never had such an experience. My son's flight for Sunday afternoon was cancelled around 11 am. We were told not to do anything bec AA would. After an hour of not seeing a change in his flight status. I called AA. I was on hold for half hour then opted for a call back. That call back never came. So I called again, in meantime I started looking online at my options. No flights were leaving that day from AA. But other airlines were flying out. We needed our son in Chicago asap.i kept calling AA for a callback, but never received one. Finally i called back later in the afternoon and a representative answered the call. She told me there were no flights out till Tuesday morning. I asked how this is possible, I had seen flights from AA and other airlines leaving Monday. She said she checked all NYC airports and there were no AA flights till Tuesday AM. Then I asked about getting on another airline. She responded i would be responsible for that. When I asked how AA would reimburse. She became nasty and told me AA has not responsibility to reimburse anything they will put me in a flight for Tuesday morning. When i explained he must be there Monday by 8am, she told me there's nothing to do and practically hung up. At that point I just asked her to book the Tuesday morning flight. I had this experience with other airlines, cancelled due to weather and they and their reps were much more helpful. Either way Tuesday morning flight was delayed as well. Over an hour! I expect more from AA.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

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