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Cheapest round-trip
$272
Typical prices: $308-$530
United Airlines
Fri 10/30Mon 11/2
ALB - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$288
Typical prices: $321-$537
United Airlines
Fri 8/21Mon 8/24
ALB - ORD • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with American Airlines and United Airlines. Average duration is 2h 40m
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 48% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Albany to O'Hare Intl (ALB-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Albany to O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2
United Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 11:39 pm
ALB
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ORD
5h 04m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:47 am - 3:01 pm
ORD
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ALB
2h 14mnonstop
$272United Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2
American Airlines Logo
8:01 am - 12:18 pm
ALB
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ORD
5h 17m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
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
8:13 pm - 10:00 pm
ALB
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ORD
2h 47mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:19 am - 2:44 pm
ORD
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ALB
5h 25m
1 stop
$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
American Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 10:30 am
ORD
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ALB
2h 15mnonstop
$272American Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
Delta Logo
2:22 pm - 8:52 pm
ALB
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ORD
7h 30m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:29 am - 4:19 pm
ORD
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ALB
3h 50m
1 stop
$277Delta
Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 12
Delta Logo
7:03 pm - 11:59 pm
ALB
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ORD
5h 56m
1 stop
Delta Logo
8:29 am - 4:19 pm
ORD
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ALB
6h 50m
1 stop
$277Delta
Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 21
United Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 11:32 pm
ALB
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ORD
4h 57m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 11:44 pm
ORD
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ALB
6h 44m
1 stop
$277United Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 1
Delta Logo
6:23 pm - 11:59 pm
ALB
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ORD
6h 36m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:49 am
ORD
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ALB
4h 49m
1 stop
$277Delta
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:33 am
ALB
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ORD
2h 33mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 10:24 am
ORD
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ALB
2h 09mnonstop
$288United Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:30 am
ALB
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ORD
2h 30mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 10:24 am
ORD
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ALB
2h 09mnonstop
$288United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Albany to O'Hare Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Albany to O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport?

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 O'Hare Intl Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Albany, New York usually cost between $321 and $537 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $272 on American Airlines (Sep 3-Sep 6).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

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

For Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago O'Hare Airport back to Albany, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 O'Hare Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $339 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $429 and $420 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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 O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 O'Hare Intl Airport, 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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Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet Baskas

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$115
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Albany to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Albany to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Albany and Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Air Canada offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Albany to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $399 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $369 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 O'Hare Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport?

    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 O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to Albany with another airline. Booking your flights between Albany and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $208 or less one-way and $395 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

 
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 O'Hare Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Albany Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Albany Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Albany Intl

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Albany to O'Hare Intl

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Albany (ALB)
O'Hare Intl (ORD)