Cheap flights from Albany to Chicago
721 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: Albany to Chicago at a glance
Cheap flights from Albany (ALB) to Chicago (ORD) cover 721 miles (1,160 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 1 airline flying direct — a medium-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.
Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.
Flying from Albany to Chicago covers 721 miles (1,160 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 1 airline offers direct flights on this medium-haul domestic route. This is a medium-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.
Nonstop distance 721 miles. Direct carriers include UA.
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Airlines on this route
1 airlines fly Albany → Chicago. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| UA | Direct |
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Albany to Chicago — quick answers
How far is Albany from Chicago by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Albany (ALB) to Chicago (ORD) is 721 miles (1,160 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from Albany to Chicago?
The average nonstop flight time from ALB to ORD is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Albany to Chicago?
1 airlines serve this route nonstop: UA. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.