Chicago to Albany (MDW–ALB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 32 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h50-2h05 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Albany from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→ALB | ORD→ALB | GYY→ALB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 32 | 175 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 2h 4m | 1h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 25% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · ALB: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Albany.
MDW–ALB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to ALB
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Albany International Airport (ALB) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to ALB is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 716 miles (1,152 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 66 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Gary (GYY) and Milwaukee (MKE).