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

• Earliest: departs at 5:20 am and lands at 8:17 am
• Latest: departs at 4:37 pm and lands at 7:34 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 57m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Albuquerque to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Albuquerque to Chicago takes 2h 57m, covering 1,126 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.

Round-trip flights from Albuquerque to Chicago range from $393 to $564, with an average of $472 over the past 12 months. Anything below $393 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 53% above the $472 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $292 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $471 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.

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

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

One-way fares from Albuquerque to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $153, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

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 averaging $64:

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

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates averaging $84:

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

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates averaging $81:

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

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

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Albuquerque to Chicago. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $438 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $559, a difference of $121.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• American Airlines
• Southwest
• United Airlines

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 26m, compared with 5h 27m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 5h 31m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque (Central Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Among airlines operating Albuquerque to Chicago flights:

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.