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$120 Find Cheap Flights from Albuquerque to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip
$266
Overall average: $484
American Airlines
Tue 3/10Sat 3/14
ABQ - ORD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$120
Typical prices: $400-$508
American Airlines
Sat 2/21
ABQ - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Albuquerque to Chicago (ABQ-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque to Chicago

Tue, Mar 10 - Sat, Mar 14
American Airlines Logo
12:52 pm - 4:50 pm
ABQ
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ORD
2h 58mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 11:57 pm
ORD
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ABQ
3h 27mnonstop
$266American Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Sat, Mar 14
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1:24 pm - 8:40 pm
ABQ
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ORD
6h 16m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 11:57 pm
ORD
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ABQ
3h 27mnonstop
$276American Airlines
Sat, Mar 21 - Tue, Mar 24
American Airlines Logo
6:59 am - 10:59 am
ABQ
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ORD
3h 00mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 11:42 am
ORD
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ABQ
3h 22mnonstop
$293American Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 11
Southwest Logo
8:35 am - 12:35 pm
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MDW
3h 00mnonstop
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10:10 am - 12:20 pm
MDW
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ABQ
3h 10mnonstop
$301Southwest
Sat, Apr 25 - Tue, Apr 28
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10:45 am - 5:50 pm
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MDW
6h 05m
1 stop
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10:10 am - 12:15 pm
MDW
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ABQ
3h 05mnonstop
$303Southwest
Sat, Apr 25 - Wed, Apr 29
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12:57 pm - 9:56 pm
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ORD
7h 59m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 11:17 pm
ORD
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ABQ
3h 27mnonstop
$303American Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:00 am
ABQ
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ORD
3h 00mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 11:57 pm
ORD
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ABQ
3h 27mnonstop
$309American Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Sat, Mar 14
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3:00 pm - 11:55 pm
ABQ
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ORD
7h 55m
1 stop
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3:05 pm - 12:05 am
ORD
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10h 00m
1 stop
$310Southwest
Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 8
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8:10 am - 6:05 pm
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ORD
8h 55m
1 stop
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9:40 am - 3:39 pm
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6h 59m
1 stop
$313Delta
Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 8
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8:10 am - 6:05 pm
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8h 55m
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1:57 pm - 10:27 pm
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9h 30m
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$318Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Albuquerque to Chicago flights

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

What is the cheapest Albuquerque to Chicago flight route?

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

The absolute cheapest return flight from Albuquerque to Chicago costs $246 on the route between Albuquerque (ABQ) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). However, over the past month, flights between Albuquerque (ABQ) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) were, on average, 11% cheaper than other Albuquerque-Chicago routes. The most popular route is between Albuquerque (ABQ) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Albuquerque to Chicago, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque to Chicago is August, where tickets cost $350 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $531 and $493 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Albuquerque 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $412, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 53% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$120
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Albuquerque to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque to Chicago

  • Does ABQ have an animal relief station in the airport?

    Yes. If you are traveling with a service animal or pet who needs to go potty before your flight to Chicago, you can go to the full-service Indoor Pet Relief Room is located airside at Gate A7. This room features a wall with a mural, a mock fire hydrant, and artificial grass.

  • Can I get a flight from Albuquerque to Midway?

    Yes. Delta and Southwest are two airlines that offer flights from ABQ to MDW with one stop. This stop off and occurs in Atlanta, Denver, or Dallas. Delta and United are two airlines that offer flights from ABQ to MDW with two stops. Stops occur in cities such as Atlanta paired with Detroit, Atlanta paired with Minneapolis, Salt Lake City paired with Minneapolis, Denver paired with Minneapolis, and Salt Lake City paired with Atlanta.

  • Do both Chicago airports provide private facilities for nursing moms?

    Yes. ORD has Mother's Rooms located in Terminals one, two, three, and five. There is also a Mother's Room in the Multi-Modal Facility. At O'Hare, you can also find Mamava pods, freestanding lactation units in Terminals one, two, and three. Midway provides a Mamava pod on Concourse A at Gate A5 and a Mother's Room on Concourse C, next to the Yoga Room.

  • Do both Chicago airports have a USO lounge?

    Yes. ORD has two USO lounges and MDW has one. These lounges welcome active duty US military personnel and their families free of charge. The ORD military lounges are located in Terminal 2 on the Mezzanine level and in Terminal 3 on the G Concourse in the Rotunda. The ORD military lounges are open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Open daily from 8 am to 8 pm, the USO at Midway is on Concourse C, airside.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Albuquerque to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Albuquerque to Chicago was $120 for a one-way ticket and $266 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Albuquerque to Chicago.

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

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

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

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Albuquerque to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Albuquerque to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Albuquerque to Chicago are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $421 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 $443 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque with another airline.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $205 or less one-way and $364 or less round-trip.
  • The Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is an airport that serves the city of Albuquerque in New Mexico. ABQ is a hub for regional airlines such as Ameriflight, Great Lakes Airlines, New Mexico Airlines, and USA Jet Airlines. Flights from Albuquerque to Chicago will either land at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or the Midway International Airport (MDW).
  • Airlines such as Southwest, Frontier, Alaska, American, United, Delta, and Spirit offer flights from ABQ to ORD with one stop. This stop occurs in cities such as Las Vegas, Denver, Dallas, Atlanta, Houston, Seattle, Austin, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City. Delta, American, and United are among the airlines that offer flights from ABQ to ORD with two stops.
  • If you want to stay near ABQ the night before your flight to Chicago, you can check into the Sheraton Albuquerque Airport hotel, located opposite the ABQ terminal. Some amenities of this hotel include room service, a flexible pet policy, a safe in the room, a workout room, Wi-Fi, and a bar and lounge.
  • If you want to meditate, reflect, pray, or just relax away from the commotion of the airport, you can take advantage of the Meditation Room at ABQ. This quiet, serene space with padded benches is located on the first level, landside, across from Baggage Carousel 8.
  • If you want to watch the planes landing and taking off on the tarmac, you can observe it all from ABQ's vast ODeck. This deck is located airside, between Gate A1 and Gate B1.

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Albuquerque to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

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Tuesday

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American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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 Albuquerque

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Albuquerque to Chicago

 
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Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Albuquerque to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4267 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
PHX - MDW
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All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

Everything went smoothly and we even arrived a little bit early.

Great vacation. Can't wait till next year for another one.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

The seats were comfortable, and the boarding process was pretty smooth.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

The crew canceled the complementary snack and drink in anticipation of turbulence that never materialized. I was counting on the drink (water) to take the the doses of medication - prescribed for my heart condition - that were due during the flight. Since no snack or meal was served on this flight, I cannot rate the food quality. Otherwise, this flight was excellent.

Departure was delayed more than 1/2 hour while we waited for luggage (only) transfer from another flight/plane. Once approved for takeoff, the flight was excellent.

Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

The flights were on time which was great give. It was holiday travel season and there’d been some weather issues. The only complaint and this is every time with United is the terrible seat design. The head rest is not built for comfort and having my neck bent forward for a cross country trip reminded me while I try not to take United flights as a rule.

Everything was absolutely wonderful from check in to baggage claim. Staff was very professional and sweet. Will definitely recommend United to family and friends.

They did the one thing that really matters - got to Chicago early.

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

Door to door, the crew and staff were amazing. It was a stressful travel day with delays, but they were focused on customers and doing what they could to get us to our destinations.

Update to handle the delay was very bad, crews no smiles or welcome or thanks. Don’t care attitude

Pilot navigated severe weather/snow storm with skill. Described his intentions clearly

Little warm on the plane and delayed for an hour

So excited very proud first of all I wanna thank kayak all updates very professional and fast alart And amazing cabin crew so nice to me they deserve big salute

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

Awful. They won’t help me with anything. I booked on American but they abdicated to Iberia. The ticket was overpriced. Everything negative

I enjoyed the extra leg room compared to other airlines. The first stewards made my daughter’s birthday special by giving her an extra snack. Then the last one coming home from Chicago to Appleton made our night really enjoyable Thanks for making our trip enjoyable

It was good..clean, comfy seat. Friendly warm welcoming crew. Was able to check my cabin luggage at the gate which I was able to pickup in a decent time from baggage claim. The app gave all updates from delays to baggage claim info. Overall smooth flight.

It was a typical flight. We had a delay which seems to be the normality now. And we had no in flight service due to conditions.

After we landed we sat on the tarmac for 1.5 hours waiting to get to our gate. Ridiculous.

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