Direct flights from Albany to Chicago
50 nonstop flights a week on 3 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from ALB to ORD.
Flight time: about 1h48m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL2225 | 6:12a | 1h51m | Mon, Fri |
| United UAL2225 | 6:19a | 1h49m | Tue, Thu, Sat |
| United UAL2225 | 6:26a | 1h48m | Wed, Sun |
| American ENY3460 | 6:52a | 1h46m | Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun |
| American ENY3460 | 7:02a | 1h48m | Wed, Fri |
| American ENY3460 | 7:16a | 1h50m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW4673 | 8:23a | 1h38m | Mon–Tue |
| SkyWest SKW4673 | 8:28a | 1h38m | Wed, Thu, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW4673 | 9:14a | 1h38m | Sat |
| United UAL2825 | 12:23p | 1h44m | Mon, Fri |
| United UAL2825 | 12:28p | 1h44m | Tue, Thu, Sun |
| United UAL2825 | 12:38p | 1h44m | Wed |
| SkyWest SKW5204 | 12:39p | 1h58m | Fri |
| SkyWest SKW5004 | 1:22p | 2h4m | Mon, Wed, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5004 | 1:26p | 2h4m | Tue |
| United UAL2825 | 1:31p | 1h48m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW5004 | 1:38p | 2h4m | Fri |
| SkyWest SKW5004 | 1:50p | 1h47m | Thu |
| SkyWest SKW5004 | 3:39p | 1h53m | Sat |
| United UAL433 | 4:22p | 1h40m | Mon |
| United UAL433 | 4:29p | 1h54m | Wed–Thu |
| SkyWest SKW4673 | 4:32p | 1h38m | Fri |
| United UAL433 | 4:40p | 1h47m | Tue, Sun |
| United UAL433 | 5:50p | 1h47m | Sat |
| United UAL433 | 6:29p | 2h8m | Fri |
| SkyWest SKW6433 | 8:06p | 2h13m | Tue, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW6433 | 8:18p | 1h55m | Mon, Wed, Thu |
| SkyWest SKW6433 | 8:52p | 1h55m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW6433 | 9:40p | 2h7m | Fri |
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Nonstop from Albany (ALB) to Chicago (ORD)
Albany International Airport (ALB) has 50 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (ORD), operated by American, SkyWest and United. 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 (ORD) takes about 1h48m 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 1h48m.