Direct flights from Albuquerque to Chicago
7 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from ABQ to MDW.
Flight time: about 2h24m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Albuquerque local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA4900 | 7:47a | 2h25m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4900 | 7:56a | 2h23m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2308 | 8:23a | 2h24m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3302 | 8:50a | 2h25m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3302 | 8:58a | 2h24m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA3302 | 10:30a | 2h15m | Sat |
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Nonstop from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Chicago (MDW)
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) has 7 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of ABQ 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 Albuquerque to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 2h24m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque to Chicago?
Driving from Albuquerque to Chicago takes about 19h 23m behind the wheel — roughly 1,337 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h24m.