Direct flights from Albany to Chicago
47 nonstop flights a week on 2 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 | 6:19a | 1h48m | Thu |
| United UAL2225 | 6:27a | 1h46m | Tue, Sat, Sun |
| United UAL2225 | 6:37a | 1h43m | Mon |
| United UAL2225 | 6:46a | 1h49m | Wed, Fri |
| American ENY3400 | 7:12a | 1h40m | Mon–Thu |
| American ENY3400 | 7:16a | 1h52m | Fri–Sat |
| United UAL1215 | 10:02a | 1h48m | Wed–Thu |
| United UAL1215 | 10:09a | 1h48m | Tue, Fri, Sat |
| United UAL1215 | 10:18a | 1h46m | Mon |
| United UAL1215 | 12:02p | 1h39m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW6233 | 12:04p | 1h50m | Tue, Fri |
| SkyWest SKW6233 | 12:10p | 2h10m | Mon, Thu |
| SkyWest SKW6233 | 12:17p | 1h48m | Wed |
| SkyWest SKW6233 | 12:31p | 1h58m | Sat |
| United UAL463 | 12:53p | 1h42m | Mon–Thu |
| United UAL463 | 12:57p | 1h39m | Fri |
| United UAL463 | 1:06p | 1h40m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW6233 | 2:28p | 1h54m | Sun |
| United UAL463 | 3:10p | 1h39m | Sun |
| United UAL538 | 4:58p | 1h46m | Fri–Sat |
| United UAL538 | 5:12p | 1h47m | Mon, Wed, Thu |
| United UAL538 | 5:22p | 1h48m | Tue |
| United UAL538 | 6:08p | 1h43m | Sun |
| American ENY4240 | 6:37p | 1h48m | Mon |
| American ENY4240 | 6:50p | 1h54m | Tue–Wed |
| American ENY4240 | 7:00p | 1h40m | Fri–Sat |
| American ENY4240 | 8:07p | 2h7m | Thu |
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Nonstop from Albany (ALB) to Chicago (ORD)
Albany International Airport (ALB) has 47 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (ORD), operated by American 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 September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 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.