Albany to Chicago (ALB–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ALB–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 721 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, EK, NH, NZ | 63 | 319, 320, 738, 739, E75L, E7W | 2h05-2h46 | Star Alliance | AC, EK, NH, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, QR | 50 | CR7, E70, E75 | 2h45-3h04 | Oneworld | AS, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chicago from Albany
| Metric | ALB→ORD | BDL→ORD | LEB→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ALB | – | 80 mi | 97 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 197 | 185 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 2h 41m | 2h 2m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ALB: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Albany, it's 5:00 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.
ALB–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ALB to ORD
Albany International Airport (ALB) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 197 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ALB to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ALB to ORD ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 721 miles (1,161 km). There are approximately 197 weekly flights outbound and 167 return, totaling 364 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hartford (BDL), Lebanon (LEB) and New Haven (HVN).