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

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716 mi airlines 27/wk
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WN1405
WN Southwest
737
7:15 AM
EDT
8:30 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN179
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 AM
EDT
8:55 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3849
WN Southwest
7S7
6:15 PM
EDT
7:35 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN3775
WN Southwest
7S7
6:40 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2670
WN Southwest
7M8
7:10 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN781
WN Southwest
7M8
7:10 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN543
WN Southwest
7M8
12:45 PM
CDT
3:40 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2065
WN Southwest
738
12:50 PM
CDT
3:40 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN4702
WN Southwest
73H
12:55 PM
CDT
3:50 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3219
WN Southwest
7M8
5:55 PM
CDT
8:50 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3185
WN Southwest
737
6:45 PM
CDT
9:35 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Albany to Chicago
1 carrier, 27 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 716 mi 2h 10m nonstop -1h behind 34 1-stop hubs

ALB–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 716 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 27 737, 7M8, 7S7 2h10-2h20 50%
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 (27 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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALB to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,176
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
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
MDW → ALB
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
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 ORH→MDW
Distance from ALB 80 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 27 37 1
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 25m 2h 13m
Departure OTP 50%
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 10m to 2h 20m.

ALB–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albany to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance716 mi / 1,152 km
Flight time2h 10m to 2h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights27 out / 27 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
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 approximately 2h 10m to 2h 20m. The route covers 716 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from ALB to MDW. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, CLE, ROC, MMU, SDF, IAD, MYR, PIE, NAS, PBI, APF, HOU, IAH, CUN, ORD, LAS, RDU, DTW, LGA, TPA, MIA, BWI, CLT, ATL, PVD, MCO, DCA, BNA, PHL, FLL, SRQ, RSW, DEN and PGD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, ORH and HPN. 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 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ALB to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALB to MDW ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 716 miles (1,152 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hartford (BDL), Worcester (ORH) and White Plains (HPN).