Albany to Chicago (ALB–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ALB Airport Page →
716 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 1h ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN163
WN Southwest
737
7:47 AM
EDT
9:05 AM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN143
WN Southwest
7S7
8:20 AM
EDT
9:30 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1816
WN Southwest
7M8
3:05 PM
EDT
4:20 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN164
WN Southwest
7S7
3:20 PM
EDT
4:35 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN297
WN Southwest
7S7
3:55 PM
EDT
5:10 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1150
WN Southwest
737
6:10 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN956
WN Southwest
7S7
6:55 PM
EDT
8:15 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4355
WN Southwest
7M8
7:10 PM
EDT
8:26 PM
CDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN582
WN Southwest
7S7
7:45 AM
CDT
10:45 AM
EDT
2h
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN200
WN Southwest
7M8
7:45 AM
CDT
10:45 AM
EDT
2h
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4723
WN Southwest
7S7
7:45 AM
CDT
10:45 AM
EDT
2h
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1159
WN Southwest
7M8
12:45 PM
CDT
3:35 PM
EDT
1h 50m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4406
WN Southwest
B38M
1:00 PM
CDT
3:50 PM
EDT
1h 50m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN160
WN Southwest
B38M
1:35 PM
CDT
4:25 PM
EDT
1h 50m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1381
WN Southwest
73H
3:35 PM
CDT
6:30 PM
EDT
1h 55m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4248
WN Southwest
73H
6:15 PM
CDT
9:10 PM
EDT
1h 55m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN251
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 PM
CDT
10:35 PM
EDT
1h 55m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 52m AMDLEJA AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 17m AA EJAWN Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 25m WN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights
DCA Washington 4h 38m AAAS WN Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 4h 55m G4WN WN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
LGA New York 5h 10m DL WN New York (LGA) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 23m AA WN Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 30m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
MCO Orlando 6h 35m ADB6WN WN Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 6h 38m G4 WN Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago flights
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Albany to Chicago
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 716 mi 2h 16m nonstop -1h behind

ALB–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 716 miles in approximately 2h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ALB–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 21 737, 7M8, 7S7 2h10-2h20 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ALB to MDW direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALB to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,256
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ALB → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
40%
Return
MDW → ALB
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ALB delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Albany

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric ALB→MDW BDL→MDW SWF→MDW
Distance from ALB 80 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 2
Weekly flights 21 21 1
Flight time 2h 16m 1h 54m 1h 48m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ALB with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Albany.
ALB: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albany, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
716 mi / 1,152 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 16m gate to gate.

ALB–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albany to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance716 mi / 1,152 km
Flight time2h 16m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ALB
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALB to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Albany International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 2h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 716 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ALB to MDW: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Philadelphia and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Albany.
Yes, return flights from MDW to ALB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BDL, SWF and LEB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ALB to MDW

Albany International Airport (ALB) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ALB to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALB to MDW is about 2 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 716 miles (1,152 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Philadelphia and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hartford (BDL), Newburgh (SWF) and Lebanon (LEB).