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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.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Albany. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

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).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to Albany.

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.

Connecting flights from Chicago to Albany most commonly pass through:

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Chicago to Albany route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 21%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $348 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $437: a $89 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Albany flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, afternoon flights for 12%, and night flights for 12%.

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

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Albany takes 2h 12m, covering 708 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:04 am and lands at 9:16 am
• Latest: departs at 9:00 pm and lands at 11:12 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 12m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 60% above the route average of $375. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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 $257 to $1,705. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Albany are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $117, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Chicago and Albany is around $257 round-trip, with a flight time of about 2h 21m. Recent bus fares are around $190, with a trip time of about 20h 35m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 27% lower. However, taking the bus takes about 18+ hours longer each way.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 15m, compared with 5h 10m 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.

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

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.

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