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 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,116 miles in approximately 3h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, EK | 39 | 319, 738, E7W | 3h23-3h36 | Star Alliance | AC, EK | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, EI, QR | 27 | 319, 738, E70 | 3h06-3h28 | Oneworld | AY, EI, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Albuquerque from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→ABQ | MDW→ABQ |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 117 | 8 |
| Flight time | 3h 6m | 3h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 38% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · ABQ: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 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 and United Airlines. With 117 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 6 minutes to 3 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,116 miles (1,796 km). There are approximately 117 weekly flights outbound and 117 return, totaling 234 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ROW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).