Direct flights from Albany to Chicago
19 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from ALB to MDW.
Flight time: about 1h43m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Albany local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA163 | 7:12a | 1h43m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA163 | 7:42a | 1h40m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA163 | 7:46a | 1h52m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA163 | 8:03a | 1h36m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA163 | 8:08a | 1h43m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA163 | 8:21a | 1h54m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA164 | 3:22p | 1h42m | Mon, Thu |
| Southwest SWA1816 | 3:23p | 1h38m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA1816 | 3:33p | 1h44m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA164 | 3:43p | 1h42m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA956 | 7:04p | 1h45m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA4355 | 7:10p | 1h50m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA4355 | 7:17p | 1h40m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA956 | 7:38p | 1h50m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4355 | 7:45p | 1h43m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1150 | 8:40p | 1h54m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4355 | 11:34p | 1h55m | Fri |
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Nonstop from Albany (ALB) to Chicago (MDW)
Albany International Airport (ALB) has 19 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of ALB and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Albany to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Albany (ALB) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 1h43m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Chicago?
Driving from Albany to Chicago takes about 12h 14m, covering roughly 817 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h43m.