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Among airlines operating Albany to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

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

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

2 airlines operate flights between Albany and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Albany Intl (ALB) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $294 round-trip via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared to $369 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.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Connecting flights from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly pass through:

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 20% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Albany to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $349 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $440, a difference of $91. 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 O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

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

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:45 am
• Latest: departs at 7:39 pm and lands at 10:24 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 45m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 69% above the route average of $371. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 2h 45m, covering 720 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 $292 to $1,426. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $122, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 22m, compared with 6h 28m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

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

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Round-trip flights from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $321 to $461, with an average of $371 over the past 12 months. Anything below $321 counts as a good deal.

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