Chicago to Albuquerque (ORD–ABQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–ABQ is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 1,116 miles in approximately 3h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 28 | 319, 738, E75 | 3h16-4h17 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 21 | 738, E75L | 3h22-4h16 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 14 | E7W | 3h41-3h43 | Star Alliance | – | |
| EK Emirates | 13 | E75L, E7W | 3h41 | – | – | |
| AY Finnair | 11 | E75 | 3h27-3h28 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Albuquerque from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→ABQ | MDW→ABQ |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 87 | 14 |
| Flight time | 3h 16m | 3h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 30% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · ABQ: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Albuquerque.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
ORD–ABQ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to ABQ
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air Canada, Finnair, Emirates and United Airlines. With 87 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to ABQ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to ABQ ranges from 3 hours 16 minutes to 4 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,116 miles (1,796 km). There are approximately 87 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 164 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).