Albuquerque to Chicago (ABQ–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ABQ–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,116 miles in approximately 3h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, EI, GF, QR, RJ | 28 | 319 | 2h50-3h07 | Oneworld | AY, EI, GF, QR, RJ | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, EK | 28 | 319, 738, 739 | 2h56-3h01 | Star Alliance | AC, EK |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Albuquerque
| Metric | ABQ→ORD | SAF→ORD | DRO→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ABQ | – | 49 mi | 159 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 98 | 14 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 4m | 2h 53m | 2h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ABQ: MDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
ABQ–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ABQ to ORD
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 98 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ABQ to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ABQ to ORD is about 3 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,116 miles (1,796 km). There are approximately 98 weekly flights outbound and 93 return, totaling 191 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kansas City, Denver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Fe (SAF), Durango (DRO) and Roswell (ROW).