Chicago to Albany (ORD–ALB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–ALB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 721 miles in approximately 2h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, NZ | 57 | 319, 320, 73G, E75L, E7W | 2h03-2h23 | Star Alliance | AC, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, QR | 50 | CR7, E70, E75 | 2h12-2h18 | Oneworld | AS, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Albany from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→ALB | MDW→ALB | GYY→ALB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 168 | 13 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 3m | 1h 55m | 1h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · ALB: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Albany.
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–ALB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to ALB
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Albany International Airport (ALB) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 168 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to ALB ranges from 2 hours 3 minutes to 2 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 721 miles (1,161 km). There are approximately 168 weekly flights outbound and 198 return, totaling 366 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
63 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 (MDW), Gary (GYY) and Milwaukee (MKE).