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

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 am and lands at 9:01 am
• Latest: departs at 9:00 pm and lands at 11:11 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 11m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Albany:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Albany takes 2h 11m, covering 708 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 Chicago to Albany range from $327 to $456, with an average of $375 over the past 12 months. Anything below $327 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 60% above the $375 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $375 round-trip and layover options via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) at $383.

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 Chicago to Albany flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $281 to $1,584. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Chicago to Albany are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $120, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Albany Intl Airport (ALB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $20 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

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

Connecting flights from Chicago to Albany most commonly pass through:

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Chicago to Albany. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $348 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $437, a difference of $89.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 15m, compared with 4h 48m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Albany are Palace Theatre, Downtown Albany Farmers Market and Times Union Center. These are among the most viewed places in Albany on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Albany flights:

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

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

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