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

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✈ Nonstop
WN543
WN Southwest
7M8
12:45 PM
CDT
3:40 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4702
WN Southwest
B38M
12:55 PM
CDT
3:50 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3219
WN Southwest
7M8
5:55 PM
CDT
8:50 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN179
WN Southwest
737
7:50 AM
EDT
9:05 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3775
WN Southwest
7M8
7:25 PM
EDT
8:35 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Albany
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 716 mi 1h 55m nonstop +1h ahead 69 1-stop hubs

MDW–ALB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 716 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–ALB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 13 7M8, B38M 1h55 67%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (13 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, MDW to ALB direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,277
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.

Other ways to reach Albany from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Albany International Airport.
Metric MDW→ALB ORD→ALB GYY→ALB
Distance from MDW 15 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 1
Weekly flights 13 168
Flight time 1h 55m 2h 3m 1h 20m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Albany International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Albany.
Distance & Flight Time
716 mi / 1,152 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m.

MDW–ALB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Albany route.
Route details
Distance716 mi / 1,152 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: ALB
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to ALB flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany International Airport take approximately 1h 55m. The route covers 716 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from MDW to ALB. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PWK, TEB, YYZ, HVN, HPN, BED, ORH, PSM, BUF, ATW, HYA, BOS, SUS, JFK, GSP, MKE, SDF, FRG, USA, CAE, ORD, MSP, MCI, HHH, UST, OCF, ISM, SSI, DAL, VRB, SFB, PIE, PBI, NAS, BCT, SUA, APF, APA, HOU, AUS, IAH, OPF, MIA, MYR, ELP, SCF, SJU, LAS, PSP, ATL, BWI, DTW, CHS, PHL, DCA, MCO, DFW, DEN, LGA, BNA, SRQ, TPA, RDU, CLT, RSW, FLL, IAD, PGD and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Albany is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from ALB to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, GYY and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MDW to ALB

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Albany International Airport (ALB) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDW to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to ALB ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 716 miles (1,152 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PWK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Gary (GYY) and Milwaukee (MKE).