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

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716 mi airlines 27/wk
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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
Prices
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
Prices
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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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
Prices
WN2670
WN Southwest
7M8
7:10 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Albany
1 carrier, 27 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 716 mi 1h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 37 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 50m. Beyond nonstop, 37 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 27 737, 738, 73H, 7M8 1h50-1h55 0%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 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, MDW to ALB 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
5
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
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
MDW → ALB
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
ALB → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → ALB delays →

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 4 1
Weekly flights 27 137 1
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 54m 1h 20m
Departure OTP 0%
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 50m to 1h 55m.

MDW–ALB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Albany route.
Route details
Distance716 mi / 1,152 km
Flight time1h 50m to 1h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights27 out / 27 return
1-stop connections37 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 50m to 1h 55m. The route covers 716 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from MDW to ALB. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, HPN, PSM, BOS, SDF, MSP, MYR, DAL, AUS, SUA, BCT, APF, HOU, IAD, PIE, IAH, SCF, LAS, SJU, BWI, DTW, DCA, MIA, CHS, DEN, LGA, BNA, PHL, ATL, MCO, SRQ, TPA, FLL, RSW, CLT, RDU and PGD. 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 and GYY. 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 MDW to ALB

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Albany International Airport (ALB) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to ALB ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes to 1 hours 55 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

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